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| − | The Nikkormat FT2 ( | + | The '''Nikomat FT2''' (in Japan) or '''Nikkormat FT2''' (elsewhere) is the last of the pre-AI Nikomat FT series bodies, sold 1975–1977. Essentially it is an [[Nikomat/Nikkormat FTN|FTN]] with some added features. |
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| − | Semi- | + | Semi-automatic indexing on the FT2. When attaching a lens it must be set at F/5.6 so the camera’s meter coupling pin will be aligned with the lens’s meter coupling prong (rabbit ears) above F/5.6 then you must rack the aperture ring all the way back and forth so the camera will know the maximum aperture of the lens. |
| − | When attaching a lens it must be set at F/5.6 so the camera’s meter coupling pin will be aligned with the lens’s meter coupling prong (rabbit ears) above F/5.6 then you must rack the aperture ring all the way back and forth so the camera will know the maximum aperture of the lens. | ||
| − | Some | + | Some specifications: |
*Die-cast aluminum alloy body | *Die-cast aluminum alloy body | ||
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*Highest X-sync 1/125 - actually 1/100 when tested on a shutter tester - all earlier Copal Square shutters are this way | *Highest X-sync 1/125 - actually 1/100 when tested on a shutter tester - all earlier Copal Square shutters are this way | ||
*Automatic M-X switching, below 1/250, camera is in X-sync mode, above 1/250, camera is in M-sync mode | *Automatic M-X switching, below 1/250, camera is in X-sync mode, above 1/250, camera is in M-sync mode | ||
| − | *Shutter speeds 1-1/1000 in full stops plus | + | *Shutter speeds 1-1/1000 in full stops plus bulb. Set at the base of the lens mount similar to the early Olympus OMs |
*Fixed hot shoe and threaded PC terminal on the body | *Fixed hot shoe and threaded PC terminal on the body | ||
*ASA scale 12-1600, set by pulling lock on shutter speed adjustment tab outward, then sliding index back and forth | *ASA scale 12-1600, set by pulling lock on shutter speed adjustment tab outward, then sliding index back and forth | ||
*TTL full aperture 60/40% centerweighted center-needle metering in the viewfinder | *TTL full aperture 60/40% centerweighted center-needle metering in the viewfinder | ||
*Light meter cadmium sulfide powered by a 1.5 Volt Silver Oxide Battery (S76/SR44) | *Light meter cadmium sulfide powered by a 1.5 Volt Silver Oxide Battery (S76/SR44) | ||
| − | *Nikon Type K focusing screen(split image/micro prism/matte); can be had with Type A screen (split-image/matte) | + | *Nikon Type K focusing screen (split image/micro prism/matte); can be had with Type A screen (split-image/matte) |
| − | *Depth-of-field | + | *Depth-of-field preview |
*Mirror lockup | *Mirror lockup | ||
| − | *Self | + | *Self timer |
*Weight 880g | *Weight 880g | ||
| − | *Dimensions 148mm | + | *Dimensions 148mm × 95mm × 54mm |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/nikon/html/nikon_nikkormat_FT2.php Nikkormat FT2] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/nikon/html/nikon_nikkormat_FT2.php Nikkormat FT2] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand | ||
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Revision as of 12:02, 15 May 2011
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The Nikomat FT2 (in Japan) or Nikkormat FT2 (elsewhere) is the last of the pre-AI Nikomat FT series bodies, sold 1975–1977. Essentially it is an FTN with some added features.
Semi-automatic indexing on the FT2. When attaching a lens it must be set at F/5.6 so the camera’s meter coupling pin will be aligned with the lens’s meter coupling prong (rabbit ears) above F/5.6 then you must rack the aperture ring all the way back and forth so the camera will know the maximum aperture of the lens.
Some specifications:
- Die-cast aluminum alloy body
- Nikon F-mount
- Focal-plane shutter with vertical travel
- Highest X-sync 1/125 - actually 1/100 when tested on a shutter tester - all earlier Copal Square shutters are this way
- Automatic M-X switching, below 1/250, camera is in X-sync mode, above 1/250, camera is in M-sync mode
- Shutter speeds 1-1/1000 in full stops plus bulb. Set at the base of the lens mount similar to the early Olympus OMs
- Fixed hot shoe and threaded PC terminal on the body
- ASA scale 12-1600, set by pulling lock on shutter speed adjustment tab outward, then sliding index back and forth
- TTL full aperture 60/40% centerweighted center-needle metering in the viewfinder
- Light meter cadmium sulfide powered by a 1.5 Volt Silver Oxide Battery (S76/SR44)
- Nikon Type K focusing screen (split image/micro prism/matte); can be had with Type A screen (split-image/matte)
- Depth-of-field preview
- Mirror lockup
- Self timer
- Weight 880g
- Dimensions 148mm × 95mm × 54mm
Links
- Nikkormat FT2 on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
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