Please tell me the difference and pros and cons of Nikon FE, FM and FM2

The positioning of the two cameras, Nikon FM and Nikon FE, is relatively similar. The Nikon FM is first of all better in terms of body workmanship.

Secondly, Nikon FM has obvious advantages in terms of button configuration and exposure, as well as better body expansibility. The main point is that Nikon FM is currently more cost-effective.

FM metal casing, workmanship is obviously better than FM2, flash synchronization, the highest shutter speed is slightly less than FM2. The fm curtain is made of aluminum alloy, the fm2 is made of titanium, and part of the fm2 is made of aluminum alloy. The light metering of both machines is the same.

Both FM and FM2 are mechanical shutters. If fm2 is lower than 1/4000s, it will be easy to blur when used. If you use a 200-degree roll and a 50 1.8 lens on a sunny day, the shutter will reach 1/1000s+.

The FM2 metal body is well made and has good functions, but it is a bit expensive. FE is slightly worse. Minolta X700 does not have a metal body, its workmanship and functions are good, and it is cost-effective.

Extended information

The Nikon FE was launched in 1978 and is another electronic automatic camera after the EL series. It has aperture priority, replaceable focusing screen, optional motor, and 8-1/1000s shutter. The appearance looks exactly like FM.

The Nikon FM was launched in 1977 and was the first SLR camera other than F in the Nikon brand. Fully mechanical, fully manual, LED display metering, framing coverage 93%, can be equipped with a motor.

FM2 is an improved version of the FM model launched by Nikon in 1977. It was launched in 1982. This camera is also the only Nikon fully mechanical camera still on the market (production ceased in 2001 and was (replaced by the new model FM3A).

The FM2 camera is currently the only fully mechanical camera in the NIKON 35mm series with the longest sales period.