Standard Nikon FM 10 mechanical - what kind of film can I put in it?

Question

Will any 35 mm film do? I had to buy special for photography class in high school but I think that might have been because we developed it ourselves. Anybody know?

Answer 1

Yes, ANY 35mm film will fit in the FM 10.

The special purchase at school is because the school will get a bulk rate on the film. It's also because all students will be using the same film and supplies so you can see differences between student works. In other words, the students themselves are the difference and not their supplies.

Afterwards, you should try to experiment with all other films. You'll learn what film you like and dislike. For instance, my favorite color company (which I don't know if you can find anymore) is Agfa and my favorite B/W is TMAX 400. But this is totally preference and the type of pics I take. Some people will never leave slide film (anythingCHROME) because of resolution and color saturation. The drawback is processing a print is much harder to find. So use the school film to learn and then experiment to fine tune. Have fun~!

Answer 2

Any 35mm film, slide or negative, consumer or pro. Color or B&W or c-41 B&W, which you can develop at the 1 hour lab.

If you like prints, shoot negatives. Slide film has less latitude, so you have to get your exposure just right in the camera.

Try a few consumer emulsions, available at any drug store or WallyWorld. Kodak looks better printed on a Nortisu machine, Fuji is better on Fuji equipment, although if you have a good lab operator either will look fine. You are unlikely to see much Ilford unless you get your film at a camera shop or order on-line.

Good luck!

Answer 3

You may use any 135 type film , print, or slides in this type of camera. The purpose of the camera FM10 is that being totally manual you must learn the f stops and shutter speeds and how they interact. A fairly good student camera as it requires no batteries it never will go dead on you.