Nikon FM + MD‑12 Motor Drive + Bell & Howell 35‑70mm Lens – Tested – Very Good

DESCRIPTION

Nikon FM 35mm mechanical SLR camera with MD‑12 motor drive and Bell & Howell 35–70mm f/3.5–4.5 zoom lens, in Very Good condition and fully tested and working. The FM is one of Nikon’s most respected manual‑focus bodies, known for its reliability, all‑mechanical shutter and classic F‑mount compatibility.

A clean, functional kit ideal for film shooters wanting a dependable Nikon body with motorised advance and a versatile zoom lens.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Very Good

Body: Nikon FM

• Fully tested and working
• Shutter accurate across speeds
• Meter responsive and consistent
• Viewfinder clear with light dust
• Exterior shows light cosmetic wear
• Battery compartment clean (meter only; shutter is mechanical)

Motor Drive: Nikon MD‑12

• Fully tested and working
• Motorised advance smooth
• Good cosmetic condition

Lens: Bell & Howell 35–70mm f/3.5–4.5

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Zoom and focus smooth
• Light exterior wear only

INCLUDED

• Nikon FM body
• Nikon MD‑12 motor drive
• Bell & Howell 35–70mm f/3.5–4.5 lens
• Front lens cap 

KEY FEATURES

• Classic Nikon FM mechanical 35mm SLR
• MD‑12 motor drive for rapid film advance
• Versatile 35–70mm zoom lens
• Bright viewfinder and rugged build
• Fully mechanical shutter (works without batteries)
• Ideal for everyday film photography

COMPATIBILITY

• Uses 35mm film
• FM requires 2× SR44 / LR44 batteries for metering only
• MD‑12 requires AA batteries
• Accepts all Nikon F‑mount manual‑focus lenses

COLLECTORS NOTES

The Nikon FM remains one of the most desirable manual‑focus Nikon bodies due to its durability and fully mechanical shutter. Paired with the MD‑12 and a practical zoom lens, this is a complete, ready‑to‑shoot kit suitable for both collectors and active film photographers.

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