Flash Synchronization with the Nikkormat FT3
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orig9inal Sppedlight from SB-1 to SB-20 can be accessed by CLICKING HERE
Both Nikkormat FT2/FT3 exhibit a much improved operation convenience in the area
of flash operation. Through the use of the same vertical-travel type focal-plane
shutter mechanism, the camera retains the capability to synchronize with electronic
flash units at speeds to 1/125 second, as well as with bulb flash units at almost
all shutter speeds. Also, the FT3 features the automatic MX switchover mechanism
which selects the proper synchronization timing as the shutter speed is set. This
automatic function, similar to that used in the F2 Nikon cameras, offers greater
convenience and virtually error-free operation for perfect flash exposures.
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Although, this cannot be compared with the versatility of TTL/OTF as with today's main stream flash system, first seen on the Nikon F3 (Although not the pioneer) among all the Nikons, but this is an much improved flash system campared with earlier models. Why ? Because to mount a flash unit with the Nikkormats FT, FS, and FTN, an accessory shoe or flash bracket must be used. Because flash contact is made via the PC terminal, the sync cord must be plugged into the proper socket. The M terminal is for flash bulbs; the X contact is for electronic flash. |
The FT3 is also fitted with a fixed accessory shoe atop the pentaprism housing. No connecting cord is required to operate flash photograpghy with the FT3. If the flash does not have the capability to make contact through its foot, its connecting cord must be plugged into the PC terminal on the left side of the camera. Electrical connection between the camera and the flash unit is possible via either of two synchronization connections provided. The electrical contact built into the shoe provides for direct synchronization with all electronic or bulb flash units fitted with an ISO-type hot-foot contact, you can simply slide the unit in place and the built-in safety switch activates the shoe for operation. When using flash units that have no electrical contact (or when using any flash unit off-camera operations), the threaded PC synchronization terminal provided at the end of the camera body proves convenient.
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The FT3 synchronized with electronic flash at 1/125 second or slower (B included). This applies with earlier models FT, FS, FTN and FT2. At speeds faster than 1/125 second. |
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http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html by: my friend, Rick Oleson
http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen, Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
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HIURA Shinsaku ® ; Nikomat ML, Japan,
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Great thanks to Mr Denis Pleic for his volunteering
effort to reedit content and and patching some grammatical mistakes found in this
section of the PIM site. Miss
Rissa (Marketing) & Edward
(Techical) of Shriro Malaysia, distributor of Nikon cameras in Malaysia, in providing
so many useful inputs to make this site possible. Mr Hong,
Ipoh for lending me his FT2 to take some of the images used in this site. This site
is created for his eldest son, Yuen who has picked up his father's hobby and
the FT-2. My friend, John Walls from Florida, US for his images of the FTn
body and the Zoom Nikkor
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