Nikkormat FTn 1967-1975

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Specifications for Nikkormat FTn

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The Nikkormat FTN Camera

Specifications

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Type:

35mm single-lens reflex.

Shutter:

Metal focal plane (travels vertically). Shutter speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec. plus B. Built-in self-timer (about 8 sec.).

Synchronization:

X and M synch terminals. X synch at 1/125 sec. or slower. FP- and MF-class bulbs also usable.

Viewing/focusing:

Eye-level prism finder with built-in exposure meter. Shutter speed visible in finder viewfield. Focusing screen with matte/Fresnel field and central microprism grid. Depth-of-field preview button provided.

Exposure metering:

Through-the-lens center-weighted measurement at full opening. CdS exposure meter powered by a 1.3V mercury battery. Meter needle visible in the finder viewfield and atop the body.

Range of metering:

EV3 - EV17 at ASA 100 (e.g. f/1.4, 1/4 sec.- f/11, 1/1000 sec.).

ASA sensitivity setting:

12 - 1600

Maximum aperture setting:

f/1.2—f/5.6.

Meter diaphragm coupling:

f/1.2—f/32. Couples with both diaphragm and shutter speed dial.

Film Advance

Single-stroke film advance lever (135°, throw angle 26°) also serves for on-off switch of the meter.

Frame Counter

Automatic "0" resetting frame counter.

Mirror Lock up

Independent mirror lock-up.

Film rewind

Crank-type film rewinding.

Accepts most accessories
for Nikon F and
Nikon F2 cameras.

Lenses:

Standard: 50mm f/2, 50mm f/1.4 and 55mm f/1.2 Nikkor Auto lenses. Nikon F bayonet mount. More than 40 Nikkor interchangeable lenses available.

Dimensions (body):

148 x 95 x 54mm (5-13/16 x 3-3/4 x 2-1/8 in)

Weight (body):

765g (1.68 lb)

Remarks:

Available in satin chrome or black finish.

Product Code numbers in Nikon:
Nikkormat FTN Body, chrome No.100-27-001
Nikkormat FTN Body, black No.100-27-041
Nikkormat FTN Body, chrome, with split-image screen No.100-27-002
Nikkormat FTN Body, black, with split-image screen No.100-27-042

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* Credit: A 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 43-86mm.

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Type:	35mm single-lens reflex.
Shutter:	Metal focal plane (travels vertically). Shutter speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec. plus B. Built-in self-timer (about 8 sec.).
Synchronization:	X and M synch terminals. X synch at 1/125 sec. or slower. FP- and MF-class bulbs also usable.
Viewing/focusing:	Eye-level prism finder with built-in exposure meter. Shutter speed visible in finder viewfield. Focusing screen with matte/Fresnel field and central microprism grid. Depth-of-field preview button provided.
Exposure metering:	Through-the-lens center-weighted measurement at full opening. CdS exposure meter powered by a 1.3V mercury battery. Meter needle visible in the finder viewfield and atop the body.
Range of metering:	EV3 - EV17 at ASA 100 (e.g. f/1.4, 1/4 sec.- f/11, 1/1000 sec.).
ASA sensitivity setting:	12 - 1600
Maximum aperture setting:	f/1.2—f/5.6.
Meter diaphragm coupling:	f/1.2—f/32. Couples with both diaphragm and shutter speed dial.
Film Advance	Single-stroke film advance lever (135°, throw angle 26°) also serves for on-off switch of the meter.
Frame Counter	Automatic "0" resetting frame counter.
Mirror Lock up	Independent mirror lock-up.
Film rewind	Crank-type film rewinding.

Accepts most accessories for Nikon F and Nikon F2 cameras.
Lenses:	Standard: 50mm f/2, 50mm f/1.4 and 55mm f/1.2 Nikkor Auto lenses. Nikon F bayonet mount. More than 40 Nikkor interchangeable lenses available.
Dimensions (body):	148 x 95 x 54mm (5-13/16 x 3-3/4 x 2-1/8 in)
Weight (body):	765g (1.68 lb)
Remarks:	Available in satin chrome or black finish.