Nikkormat/Nikomat - Guestbook/Message Board

1. From : Matt A. (bluewolves@comcast.net)
Url : http://
Date : 07:12 AM Thursday 09 July, 2009

I got your e-mail Rick, thanks!

Looks pretty simple, I'll let you know how the "surgery" come's out.

2. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:29 AM Wednesday 08 July, 2009

Hi Matt: I just sent you an email to the address you have listed here. If it doesn't reach you, send me one (this is my real address) and I'll reply.

3. From : Matt A. (bluewolves@comcast.net)
Url : http://
Date : 07:26 AM Wednesday 08 July, 2009

Thanks Rick!

Is there an on-line maintenance (dissection) manual for the FTn? I've restored a few old Argus C-3's to be in working order so I have some (albeit limited) experience.

4. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 03:02 AM Sunday 05 July, 2009

Hi Matt:

That's pretty common... the counter dial is just dirty and sticky. Cleaning it involves removing the top cover from the camera, it would probably be best to have it done by a repair shop.

5. From : Matt A. (bluewolves@comcast.net)
Url : http://
Date : 01:33 AM Friday 03 July, 2009

Hello folks! Just a quick query regarding one of my FTns. The exposure counter doesn't reset when the camera is reloaded. If I gently tap the top of the body it will slowly creep back to S. It's not a major issue, more of an annoyance as it's been like this for years. Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks!

6. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 06:56 AM Monday 25 May, 2009

Hi Emmie:

Here is the instruction manual for the 1965 Nikkormat FT:

http://www.cameramanuals.org/nikon_pdf/nikon_nikkormat_ft.pdf

7. From : emmie thorp (raventhorp@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 05:55 AM Friday 22 May, 2009

how doo youu take pictures with a nikkormat camera modle 1965 how do you use it??
i for gott.

8. From : peter (peterr@sedona.net)
Url : http://
Date : 02:21 AM Monday 02 February, 2009

Rick.. concerning the Nikkormat meter... got the top off... gasp, chrome goody (speed settings) on top of brush aluminum... how could I have missed it. got it. Thanks for the help p.

BTW really liked your site and noticed all the help you give to people in multiple sites concerning older camera's.

9. From : peter (peterr@sedona.net)
Url : http://
Date : 05:03 AM Saturday 31 January, 2009

Velll... first career use a electronic tech trained to the component level... so were giving her a try. Got everything I can see that can stop the top from coming off according to a Nikon Repair Handbook that I was able to access via internet. But gently tugging and prying, the top still seems to be firmly attached. Removed the battery check button, but not the lens that the light shows through when you push the button that was removed. Does the yellow light lens need to be detached? If so how?
Here's a review of what I've done..
-ASA all gone and can see rim of case that the black mounting for the ASA pokes through.
-Front Nikkromat name plate removed but nothing else touched underneath it.
-Shutter Speed dial removed and can see rim of case all around it with the brass mounting for it, sticking through with the button for pushing it down to allow it to be taken out of Automatic exposure on top.
-Shutter release 'nut' removed with its core sticking through and being able to see the rim of the case all around it.
-Film advance removed, with its base sticking through and the spring still attached to, what appears as a washer underneath. NOW THERE IS A BRASS 'NUT' THAT MAY BE HOLDING DOWN THAT POSSIBLE WASHER. YET I CAN SEE THE RIM OF THE CASE ALL AROUND THIS TREADED MOUNTING COLLER. ** DOES THIS BRASS 'NUT' NEED TO BE TAKEN OFF?
-Two screws removed, one on right side of case when looking from the back, and one on the back right of the eye piece.

The hot shoe in the Repair Handbook picture does not appear to be able to be taken off. Yet, I wondered if its glued or something and that this may be the hang up

Sure appreciate your time and any thoughts you might add.
Thanks p.

10. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:10 AM Friday 30 January, 2009

Hi Peter:

Since it happened from an impact, there is a good chance that the meter needle is physically bent or stuck, or (hopefully less likely) that the spindle has come out of its bearing and jammed.

Either of these should be a fairly easy and inexpensive job for a repairman, but I really don't recommend digging into it yourself. If you try and fail and THEN take it to a repairman, you will not make him very happy.

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