Should I upgrade to a Nikon FM10?

So at the moment, I own a Minolta X-370 manual 35mm. So far I have been pleased with the results. However, I received some money for Christmas, and I'm considering buying a Nikon FM10. What I really like is the fact that it has an aperture preview button.

But the question is, is it worth it to buy the Nikon? Is it enough of a step up from the X-370 (which is quite basic)

Thanks for your time!
the nikon- http://reviews.cnet.com/...=mncol;lst

the x-370- http://reviews.cnet.com/...69458.html

The good thing about moving to the FM10 is that later if you ever decide to buy a dSLR, the AF-S lenses you will be using with the FM10 can be use with it.

I think that moving from Minolta to Nikon will be a good decision. While Minolta made some very nice lenses in their tyme, their camera bodies largely fell apart and are not reliable in a professional environment to my experience (although others will argue this point.) When you move to the Nikon system, you not only get a better built body but you'll have an incredibly rich selection of amazing lenses to use which you can grow with into future purchases of Nikon digital cameras, or even other great Nikon film bodies. Minolta is a very compatible mount too though.

At any rate, I'm curious as to why you selected the FM10. The FM10 was made by Cosina, not Nikon and features a fairly flimsy plastic body and less accurate/durable internals than previous FM models. One thing that's nice about it is that, unlike the FM2, it will accept pre-AI lenses.

My first Nikon was an FM and that is a much more solid, well-made, long lasting, value-holding camera than the FM10. Last year I upgraded to the FM2n which I would recommend to you if you want the best of the FM line.

All of the FM cameras feature depth of field preview and they are all basic cameras. What I, and many 35mm shooters, prefer about the FM2n is that the shutter goes to a blazing fast 1/4000th of a second as well as ISO up to 6400. This is great for shooting sports photography, available light photography or simply shooting with fast lenses outdoors wide open! The viewfinder optics in the FM2n are absolutely beautiful. I have used many SLR's and this is the brightest viewfinder I've ever seen. The only one that's brighter is the extremely expensive FM3a. The brighter the focusing screen of an SLR, the more precise your focusing can become, so that is key. And it comes in handy if you shoot at the high ISO's of 3200 and 6400 like I do!

The FM2n has a very nice viewfinder display too. Very comprehensive, yet uncluttered. It shows 93% of the image, probably quite more than your Minolta. It also displays the shutter speed and aperture. I like the FM2n over the FM because the meter read-out consists, not just of 3 red dots but rather + 0 - for over, correct and under exposure. It's very easy to see and you are never left wondering where your exposure is at. It also reacts very quickly and subtly to changes in light. The meter is very sensitive and one of the best I've used, topped only by my Leica.

I honestly think the FM2n is the all-around best fully manual 35mm SLR ever made. And I'm quite passionate about several 35mm SLR's, so this is quite a statement.

The FM2n accepts the Nikon motordrives such as the MD-12. The FM10 does not. This is a fun upgrade and helps with handholding longer, heavier lenses.

I bought my FM2n from KEH.com for around $250. I got a nice, clean black one. One of my favourite and most useful cameras, hands down! I hope you enjoy whatever you purchase and keep burning that film!

I think you should buy Nikon FM10 Camera Kit with 35-70mm Lens

Fully manual single-lens reflex camera
Includes 35 to 70mm Nikkor lens
Film speeds down to 1/2000 second
Manual wind-rewind with multiple exposures possible
Self-timer