Nikkormat FT2 (Black)

Object/Artifact

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The TRP Camera Obscura Collection

Name/Title

Nikkormat FT2 (Black)

Entry/Object ID

445

Tags

Workhorse

Description

The Nikkormat FT2 represented a significant quality-of-life upgrade for Nikon's mid-range mechanical SLRs. Its most crucial advancement was the move from the volatile 1.35V mercury cells used in the FT and FTn to the modern 1.5V silver-oxide battery standard, which remains readily available today. This model also introduced a fixed "hot shoe" for flash on the prism—replacing the screw-on accessories of previous models—and a new "K" type focusing screen with a split-image rangefinder. This specific unit is a "Black Beauty" with heavy brassing on the film advance lever and top plate edges, currently sporting a vibrant "hippie style" woven strap that fits the 1970s era perfectly.

Category

Camera, SLR, 35mm Film, Project Analog
Media Type

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Nikon

Date made

1975 - 1977

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Model

Other Name

Nikkormat FT2

Other Numbers

Number Type

Serial Number

Other Number

5347281

General Notes

Note Type

Power

Note

1x 1.5V SR44/LR44 (Silver Oxide/Alkaline)