In article <478e50$t93@hearst.cac.psu.edu>, jjl152@psu.eduï says...
>I am looking to purchase a Nikon FM. I have heard from some sources
>that it uses 3 leds to indicate exposure levels, and other
>people tell me it uses a needle system like the Pentax K1000. Which is
>the truth? If the FM does not use the needle system, is there a Nikon
>that does? Somebody please set me straight. Thanks.

The Nikon FM uses 3 LED's to indicate over, under, and correct exposure.
The FE uses an excellent wide-range match-needle system. The FG-20 uses a similar, but much more awkward match-needle system.
Hope this helps.