Nikkormat/Nikomat - Guestbook/Message Board

1. From : Norman (norman_cooper83@hotmail.com)
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Date : 04:40 PM Wednesday 26 September, 2007

Hi Guys,

Recently I took my Dad's old FTN in for its first ever service and the tech told me that the meter is out by 1 stop.

I was just wondering if I'm using a film that is ISO 400 but set the camera to ISO/ASA 200 will that compensate for that 1 stop?

This was in my uni textbook and was wondering if I should give it a go or would it better just opening the aperture by a stop?

Norman

2. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 08:37 AM Monday 17 September, 2007

Hello Vincent:

Removing a Nikkormat screen is not a task for the fainthearted, or for someone not accustomed to working on small precision instruments. You have to remove the top controls, then remove the top cover, then remove the pentaprism, then the light meter cells, and finally you disassemble the multi-part screen one piece at a time, taking care not to damage the meter needle and index which are in your way as you try to remove the screen. You can have this work done by a repairman, but with this amount of effort it will probably cost more than the value of the camera.

Aside from blowing dust off the bottom surface with a rubber bulb, you are probably better off trying to ignore the dirt in the viewfinder.

3. From : Vincent Cola (aliveNjaded@hotmail.com)
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Date : 05:59 AM Sunday 16 September, 2007

Greetings: I would like to find ANY pertinent information as to how to clean and or replace the focusing screen in my Nikkormat FT. Seem pretty difficult so far. Vincent

4. From : Matt (matthieu.tertois@gmail.com)
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Date : 01:44 AM Sunday 02 September, 2007

Hi

I just been given a Nikon FT 3753306.
It's not working, and I'm searching a technical handbook to repair it do you know if it exist ?? do you know where hi I can find that.

Regards
Matthieu a not so good engineer in casablanca, morocoo

5. From : Jen (jwall@briercrest.ca)
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Date : 11:04 PM Thursday 26 July, 2007

Im a DSLR gal, but someone gave me a brand new, never used Nikkormat FT2 last night. its never even had film in it!! would a collector be interested? and how do i find one?
any ideas would be awesome!

6. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:26 AM Sunday 01 July, 2007

Hello Nils:

The EL is a possibility, but I think a more likely model to have been your dad's original is the FTn. This is the most popular of all Nikkormat models, made from 1967 into the late 1970s.

In either case, lens compatibility is no worry: the FTn and EL are both "Non-AI" models, which means that they are compatible with ALL manual focus Nikkor series, Non-AI, AI and AIS, as long as the lens has the metal "fork" attached to the aperture ring at the f/5.6 position to couple the lens to the meter.

The most likely standard lens to have been provided with the camera originally is the 50mm f/2.0 Nikkor-H, although some would have come with the more expensive 50mm f/1.4 Nikkor-S. In either case, the style with a matte chrome finished filter ring and a black painted metal focusing grip would have been the original equipment. Later, all-black lenses with rubber focusing grips will work fine, but they would not be contemporary with a 1972 body.

The basic difference between the FTn and the EL is that the FTn is a manual-exposure camera with a mechanical shutter, and the EL has an electronic shutter and automatic exposure control (very advanced stuff, just making its Nikon debut that year). In appearance, the FTn had a leather-covered prism with no flash shoe, and had no shutter speed knob on top as the shutter control was a ring around the lens..... the EL had an all-metal top cover (no leather trim) with a hot shoe for flash, and the shutter speed knob was on top. I don't know if there is a discreet way to jog your dad's memory to help you be sure which model he had, but these might be points that he would recall.

7. From : Nils (nils_hadzi@hotmail.com)
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Date : 11:31 PM Saturday 30 June, 2007

Hi,

I hope someone can help me out. My dad's got his birthday soon and I thought about getting him an Nikomat as he still keeps on ranting about my brother losing his, which he got imported from Japan when it was just introduced to the market. Unfortunately my dad can't remember what model it was, judging from the fact that he apparently got it in 1972, I'm guessing it was an EL? So, if I'm looking to get him an EL, what lens would he have been most likely to have received along with the body? As a sidequestion, what do I have to look out for in terms of compatibility with lenses?
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
Nils

8. From : Jon (alright4u@aol.com)
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Date : 09:45 PM Friday 15 June, 2007

I still have the Nikkormat FTN that I bought new in 1970-71 in a PX in Vietnam. I have kept it in the two piece detachable black leather case with burgundy velvet lining. I have enjoyed this camera. For those who want an idea on SN and date for one this year/age it is an FT 3887550. As you know the N is above to the right of the film rewind. I have not used the camera much in many years, which is sad as it takes great photos. I enjoyed a creative photography course I took in college (1972). I thought it would be an interesting course without too much effort. Was I ever wrong. I spent hours in the dark room plus many hours finding objects and scenes for the required types of photos. Yes, you can take double exposures with the Nikkormat. I used a Hasselblad once and nothing has ever come close to what that camera and lens picked out that my eyes could not see while shooting. For the money, I would still recommend an older Nikkormat to anyone interested in a great SLR.

9. From : Karel k.sars (ksars@planet.nl)
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Date : 01:44 PM Thursday 14 June, 2007

What present day 6V battery do i use in my Nikkormat EL?

Thank you!

Karel. - k.sars

10. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 01:32 PM Friday 11 May, 2007

Hi Niu:

Absolutely! Your camera was made for the original, "Non-AI" series lenses, but it can also use AI and AIS series just as well.

NOTE: by Co-moderator: The only thing to look for is the silver "fork" attached to the aperture ring of the lens.... this couples to the light meter in the Nikkormat. You can use later (Series E and autofocus) lenses but they will be less convenient, and of course you don't get autofocus if you use an autofocus lens on the Nikkormat.

As I find this Q/A post relative and useful. I have replicated from the lenses forum. http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/messageboard/lenses/index.php

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