Nikon F Photomic FTn
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The Nikon F is the camera that changed the world of professional photography. Introduced in 1959, it was the first truly successful 35mm system SLR, eventually displacing the rangefinder as the tool of choice for journalists and artists alike. This specific specimen features the Photomic FTn finder, the final and most advanced metered prism for the original F, which introduced "center-weighted" metering—a standard Nikon would use for decades. The body shows heavy "professional" wear, including brassing on the black-painted surfaces and a tattered "Property of" tape on the baseplate, suggesting a history in a high-intensity environment like a newsroom or studio. Mounted with the fast Nikkor-S 50mm f/1.4, this kit represents the undisputed "gold standard" for professional imaging from the mid-60s through the Vietnam War era.Category
35mm Film, Camera, SLR, Project Analog
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