Nikkormat FT
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Nikkormat FTEntry/Object ID
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The Nikkormat FT (known as the Nikomat FT in Japan) was the robust, mechanical sibling to the professional Nikon F. Designed for advanced amateurs and professionals who needed a second body, it featured a built-in light meter and a unique shutter speed ring located around the lens mount rather than on the top plate. This specific unit is finished in the less common "Black" enamel, which shows significant brassing and honest wear, particularly on the sharp edges and top plate. Interestingly, it is currently mounted with the same early Nikkor-S 50mm f/1.4. The Nikkormat series is legendary for its "tank-like" build quality—it lacks the modularity of the F-series but is arguably just as durable.Category
Camera, 35mm Film, SLR
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