Nikkormat/Nikomat - Guestbook/Message Board

1. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:44 AM Thursday 17 April, 2003

Good for you, James! The FT2 is a great camera, and using it is a rich experience compared to even really good modern autoexposureautofocusautocompose cameras. If you get the chance, make the experience really complete by shooting black & white and developing and printing your own photos.... quick while there's still such a thing as a darkroom! rick :)=

2. From : James (james57084647@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 09:54 PM Monday 14 April, 2003

G'day Just thought I'd let the world know that despite being 22 and purchasing a Canon EOS 33 a little over a year ago, I've just discovered my dads Nikkormat FT2 with macro, telephoto and 50mm prime lens which has been hiding in a cupboard since 1978. Despite the convenience and style of an EOS 33, I'm giving it up until i can master REAL PHOTOGRAPHY with the FT2. Give me solid metal, real glass, musty smells and semi-mouldy lenses and mirrors any day! I'm sold! Nothing (even perished rubbers) can keep me away from this camera! I drive a 1984 car (simple to tune up!), and I love anything that doesn't include a microprocessor (ie - anything that will work if you treat it gently, and maybe give it a soft tap or a jiggle or two from time to time). So in summary - MANY MANY MANY THANKS to the creator of this fantastic website for sharing the passion of REAL PHOTOGRAPHY and timeless classic equipment with the world. You have inspired a new generation of photographer right here, and have equipped him with enough information to get on with the job of learning how to take great pictures FROM SCRATCH WITHOUT A COMPUTER!

And yes, my meter works, it has its quirks, but it doesn't matter because I'm truly passionate about removing the battery someday soon and going it alone! Without prejudice to my praise to and admiration of the brilliant creator of this site, is it possible to compile a Frequently Asked Questions (with answers) page to ward off the people who persistantly ask the same questions about things they should have read and found the well explained and illustrated answers to in the various sections of this website? There are some great comments, questions and answers on this posting page, pity we've got to sort through heaps of dumb stuff to find the gems! Much like a Classic MG beats a modern day Ferrari, FT2's will always outclass and outperform modern day plastic electronic gizmos, including my EOS 33!

KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK! THIS SITE IS PURE GOLD!!! James.

3. From : Gen Holst (genholst@exceite.co.uk)
Url : http://
Date : 07:22 PM Friday 11 April, 2003

You have not indicated whether your lenses are AI or non-AI but assume they are none-AI. If that is the case, sorry I don't think they are compatible with and/or be used on any of the Nikon Digital SLRs - even they can be mounted onto the body but there are simply too much compromizes and also risk damaging the electroic contacts on the camera sections.

4. From : José Filipe Sepúlveda da Fonseca (filipe.sepulveda@mail.telepac.pt)
Url : http://
Date : 09:58 PM Tuesday 01 April, 2003

I have a Nikkormat FTn with two lenses 50mm / f:1.4 and 200mm / f:4. Is it possible to use these lenses with the SLR digital bodies from Nikon recently launched? José Filipe Sepúlveda da Fonseca

5. From : Charles (morey@cland.net)
Url : http://
Date : 12:03 PM Friday 28 March, 2003

I have a black FT3 Nikkormat. The name plate above the lens mount has gotten damaged and I am looking for a replacement. I bought this 26 years ago new. Nikon of course no longer stocks replacement parts. Any suggestions?

6. From : nerissa (nerissa@enerissa.com)
Url : http://
Date : 10:09 AM Friday 28 March, 2003

Just got a Nikkormat FT3 on ebay, The metering needle seems to move when changing shutter speeds. But changing aperture has NO affect, even when using the depth of field preview button which actually shuts the aperture accordingly. For example, focusing on the same object and switching only aperture from F16 to F2.8 using same shutter speed 1/60 does not move the meter needle. (It indicated correct exposure at both aperture values). I'm pretty sure this cannot be correct.

I have tried two lenses, an AI and an AF-D lense. From what I've read the FT3 should be able to use both. I'm hoping that I'm just not doing something right. I'm new to slr photograpy and manual bodies.. and the FT3 is pretty different from my F55 .. I'm going to continue doing some research but if anyone has any ideas what I could be wrong, I would truely appreciate it. Thanks Nerissa

7. From : Michael (ludde@bollnas.se)
Url : http://
Date : 06:34 PM Tuesday 25 March, 2003

I've got a Nikkormat with body number FT 4366705, where can I get information on my Nikkormat, enyone?????

8. From : Barry (birdiebusch@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 07:49 PM Wednesday 12 March, 2003

Just acquired Ftn and want to clean (replace?) "nonremovable" focusing screen. Any advice from technically-aware?

9. From : Jaypee Cuenco (jaypeezero@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 10:03 PM Sunday 09 March, 2003

GEN HOLST: Thank you for the information. It really did the job. Someday I'll send you some of my shots. Thanks alot.

10. From : deni (meelf17@hotmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 02:06 PM Sunday 09 March, 2003

EL2 battery- how is it removed-I understand it is inside body but how does one remove it and where is it. I unscrewed nameplate but could not see it. Please advise. Thankyou very much.

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