Nikon Nikkormat "TUXEDOED" FT-N 35 mm Camera with Nikkor 1:2 / 50 mm Lens, (CLEANED, TESTED, NEW SEALS INSTALLED) and in excellent operating condition.
NOTE: TUXEDOED MEANS THAT THIS FT-N IS A COMBINATION OF CHROME AND BLACK FT-Ns. It started as a "Chrome FT-N" and then the following parts were replaced with "Black FT-N parts:
The rewind knob
The entire front lens mounting bracket (Speed dial, ASA dial, Backer Plate. Indexing Lever.
The "Nikkormat" nameplate.
This package includes the following:
- Nikon Nikkormat FT-N Body (Serial # 4623248).
- Nikkor 1:2 / 50 mm Lens (Serial # 3215733).
- Generic Front Lens Cap
- Optional Cold Shoe Flash Mount.
- Optional Viewfinder Eye Piece.
- Original Nikkormat Case
Camera background:
The Nikkormat (Labeled Nikomat for the Japanese market) FT-N was manufactured from 1967 to 1975 in Japan. It replaced the Nikkormat FT and FS with a few improvements:
It simplified the mounting procedure of the rabbit ear Nikkor lenses. The meter coupling pin on the camera still had to be aligned with the meter coupling shoe on the lens, but the lens maximum aperture no longer had to be manually preset on the FTN (like it had to be on the FT and FS). (See below for mounting instructions)
New metering system; the Nikon 60/40 percent center weighted style was introduced.
+/- over/underexposure - and set shutter speed were added to the viewfinder.
Offered a choice between a Type J or Type A focusing screens when the camera was ordered.
The Nikkormat was introduced as a Mid-Range camera (Between Amateur and Professional). It is fully mechanical operation - battery only required for the light meter - so it is possible to shoot pics with a dead battery.
The FT-N was the best seller in the Nikkormat line during it's 8 year production life. It was often referred to as the poor mans Nikon "F".
Due to it's sturdy metal construction, ease of use in manual operation, and excellent picture quality, the Nikkormat FT-N is an excellent everyday shooter and/or student camera.
Condition of this camera:
Optics: Very good to excellent condition
- Viewfinder is in very good to excellent condition, clear and bright with 1 or 2 dust specs.
- Lens is in very good to excellent condition. Glass is clear and bright with no scratches, fungus, or cleaning marks noticeable. A very small amount of fine dust shows on back lighting the lens (will not affect pictures). Lens mounts easily.
- Aperture is snappy with positive engagement at all setting. No oil on blades.
Mechanical: Excellent condition
- Shutter is snappy at all speeds and "B" mode. Calibration appears accurate. Shutter speed accurately displayed in viewfinder.
- Light meter is working and displaying accurately in viewfinder. Good calibration
- On/Off working as designed - Controlled by cocking lever.
- Battery compartment in excellent condition with no corrosion. Camera requires 1 1.35v 625A button battery. "Varta" sells a replacement for the original "Mercury" Battery (batteries not included).
- "NEW SEALS INSTALLED" Film door seals and mirror bumper foam Are "NEW"
- Wind/Rewind; Shutter Speed and ASA dials, Frame Counter, and Self Timer are all working as designed and operating smoothly.
- Mirror lock-up switch and depth of field preview button are working as designed.
Cosmetics: Very good to excellent condition.
- Leatherette is excellent - intact with no lifting.
- Top plate is in excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or rub marks.
- Bottom plate is in good condition with very light scratches and minor rub marks.
- Lens body is in excellent condition with no paint loss.
- Camera Case is in excellent condition.
This Nikkormat FT-N is in excellent optical, mechanical, and cosmetic condition. Small amount of fine dust in the lens will have no affect on focus or pictures.