Nikkormat/Nikomat - Guestbook/Message Board

1. From : Tommy (knight_of_the_chains@yahoo.com)
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Date : 08:20 AM Friday 18 December, 2009

Hi,

I just bought a Nikon ft2 a few weeks back, I did not really get to play with it until recently when i went out and bought the film for the camera. The problem is that everytime I take a picture the DOV always shows up, is it poor lighting in my house or do I have to disable it?

2. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
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Date : 08:03 AM Friday 13 November, 2009

Hi Howard:

In general, Nikkormats are probably worth from $50 to $100 these days. As for the specific model, I don't know of an F. There was an FT, an FTn, FT2 and FT3 in the original mechanical series (plus an FS with no light meter, which is rather rare), and EL and ELW with electronic shutters and automatic exposure control. The FT3 and EL/ELW are probably going to bring the highest prices (these may get up over $100), and the FT the lowest.

3. From : Howard Swift (glinesbc@aol.com)
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Date : 02:54 AM Tuesday 10 November, 2009

I have a Nikkormat f model camera and would like to sell it and need an apraisal value for it. It is in good working condition. Any help will be appreciated. Howard

4. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 06:42 PM Tuesday 25 August, 2009

Hi Audrey:

You can find instructions for using the Nikkormat EL here:

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikkormat/elseries/el/index.htm

and you can download a copy of the original instruction manual here:

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikkormat_el/nikkormat_el.htm

5. From : audrey goldberg (agold71193@bellsouth.net)
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Date : 12:41 AM Tuesday 25 August, 2009

i own a nikkormat el. i purchased the camera during 1975 or the beginning of 1976. the case is missing. and so are the instructions. i haven't used the camera in perhaps two decades and i have forgotten how to use it. i also, beside the standard lense have a telephoto and a wide angle lense. i would to use the camera again but i need instructions. any advice on obtaining them.
thanks, audrey goldberg

6. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 07:07 AM Monday 10 August, 2009

Hi Corbin:

One possible cause that comes to mind is a stuck self timer: once the self timer is cocked, the shutter won't release until it runs down. A self timer, like the slow speeds of a shutter, has an escapement gear system in it which can get sticky with age and dirt... the difference is, if the slow speeds stick, you just avoid using the slow speeds, but if the self timer sticks you can't use the shutter at all.

The best solution would be to take it to a repair shop. I'm reluctant to discuss Plan B on a public forum, but if a shop is out of the question drop me an email... there may be a chance of getting it to run.

The difference between an FT2 and an FT3, by the way, is the lens coupling: the FT2 has a metal pin that engages the fork on the aperture ring of the lens to couple the light meter.... the FT3 has no pin, but it has a rotating ring around the lens mount with a tab that sticks forward to engage a notch in the rear edge of the aperture ring on the lens. The FT3 needs AI or later lenses, the FT2 can use any lens.

7. From : Corbin (brokenflame64@yahoo.com)
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Date : 09:13 AM Saturday 08 August, 2009

I recently found an FT2/FT3 (I can't tell which it is) in my attic. From what I understand, the only problems are that the seal needs replaced (it lets light in and exposes the film), and the shutter is stuck. It also seems the timer is stuck on the fully on position, and the advancement lever won't move very far before it flat out stops. The camera is cocked, but it won't fire. Any idea on how to fix this?

8. From : andrew (dinher_time@hotmail.com)
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Date : 12:29 PM Monday 27 July, 2009

i have a nikomat el but the lens on it is the wrong lens I believe and it won't come off. the aperature ring doesn't fully rotate to it's full aperature size. Is there a way to take off the lens?

thanks

9. From : Tom Walker (tomwlkr@aol.com)
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Date : 07:27 AM Sunday 26 July, 2009

Love old nikons have a nikkormat ftn , el a nikon fm, fe 2 fg's fm2n, and n2020. my question is just got into macro photography with a non ai 55m f3.5 and pk13 ring and wanted to use my el, no battery and dont remember which one it took. can you give me some info on a modern version of the battery for an el?

10. From : Warren (b30307@yahoo.com)
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Date : 11:43 AM Friday 24 July, 2009

Does anyone have a list of Nikomat serial numbers?

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