Doraemon Nikon FM2 with 50mm f/1.4 Ai: Custom Color and Care

This Nikon FM2 project combines two kinds of care: a Doraemon-inspired custom color treatment and maintenance for the camera itself. Paired with a Nikon 50mm f/1.4 Ai lens, the finished set brings a playful visual identity to one of the most recognizable mechanical 35mm SLR designs.

Respecting the FM2’s Classic Form

The FM2 has strong lines, clearly defined controls, and a purposeful metal-bodied appearance. A successful custom finish should work with those features rather than hide them. The Doraemon palette highlights the camera’s shape while giving it an unmistakable personality.

Customization Starts with Careful Preparation

Changing a camera’s color is only the most visible part of the process. Careful disassembly, surface preparation, protection of functional areas, and accurate reassembly all matter. Performing maintenance during the project also helps ensure that the finished camera is more than a display piece—it is prepared to return to photography.

A Fast Normal Lens for Everyday Film Photography

The 50mm f/1.4 Ai complements the FM2 as a versatile everyday pairing. Together they create a compact manual-focus kit suited to portraits, street scenes, travel, and available-light photography. The custom body adds a personal signature to that classic combination.

Watch the video above to see the finished Doraemon version and the transformation process. Discover more personalized film cameras in the 2CFA custom camera collection.