Purchased mine in 1972. Still going strong. I have also purchased an F and F2 as a collection. My Nikkormat has traveled many miles and taken many photos!
I got a Nikkormat FTN black body with a Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Pre Ai, first hand, my father bought it in 1967.... Still runing like the first days... Its a tank 😅
Got one from my grandpa who bought it the year it released. Everything still works only thing that had to be replaced was the sprocket that held the film inside on the right. Incredible piece of machinery all mechanical and extremely beautiful. Great video!
Yes indeed. Good catch. For the last year, I have been looking to buy a broken FTN for parts just to get that cap. But people are charging a lot, even for a totally broken FTN.
Interesting panoramic view of the lake view, how did you accomplish with film? Was this a photo stiched together from multiple photos, or was it a croppped photo?
Been really enjoying your videos! I'm currently looking for the toughest Nikon 35mm body that has a reliable lightmeter - what do you reckon would be a good bet? Need to be able to survive being put in a bag thats constantly being banged around and sat on. Been looking at the FM2n but not sure if it would be a step down in durability compared to something like an F2. Thanks
@@TechHeritage Thanks - sorry I should have been more specific, I'm looking for a Nikon MF model ideally - something mechanical or with simple electronics
I understand. You want something simpler. For that there is no better camera than Nikon FM2n. My own latest favourite is Nikon FE, which is another double digit semi pro Nikon and very similar to FM2n, but has a much better light metering display that I find more intuitive in the full manual mode. BTW, I typically use the F5 with Manual lenses, not Autofocus. I think its mechanism is designed to last until the year 3000. It feels that way.
FT2 is a very simialr body design. On the top plate to the righ side of the winding lever, below the light meter window it says FT2. On FTN, in the same place is says FT. Then on top of the light meter window it has a larger letter N. I hope this is useful. Please subscribe.
Purchased mine in 1972. Still going strong. I have also purchased an F and F2 as a collection. My Nikkormat has traveled many miles and taken many photos!
And hopefully they will take many more photos for the next 41 years until you pass them on to the next generation.
I got my FTn a couple of years ago and absolutely love it.
Enjoy for many more years and never sell. OK?
I got a Nikkormat FTN black body with a Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Pre Ai, first hand, my father bought it in 1967.... Still runing like the first days... Its a tank 😅
Welcome to the Nikon Club. You have a good Nikkormat with a great vintage lens. Keep, enjoy and pass on to the next generation.
Got one from my grandpa who bought it the year it released. Everything still works only thing that had to be replaced was the sprocket that held the film inside on the right. Incredible piece of machinery all mechanical and extremely beautiful. Great video!
I hope you will put it to some good use. These are meant to be used and passed on to the new generation.
@@TechHeritage Yes ofcourse. Already shot many rolls and developed some B&W myself aswell, incredible camera.
Greetings from Belgium. Just bought yesterday an FTN and an EL. Both black, in mint condition. Thank you fro sharing.
Congratulations. Enjoy and share the experience. These will likely outlast you.
I love mine, the light meter is accurate and I enjoy using along side my f and f2 😊
A great body backup for your F and F2. Besides all the Pre-AI lenses will fit all three.
The winder cap is missing from your ftn.
Yes indeed. Good catch. For the last year, I have been looking to buy a broken FTN for parts just to get that cap. But people are charging a lot, even for a totally broken FTN.
Really enjoying these videos!
Glad to hear it!
Can we expect a further video explaining the F5? I would highly appreciate that
F5 is in production. Almost 50% complete. It won't be long before release.
Thx. Great to hear 🙂@@TechHeritage
Interesting panoramic view of the lake view, how did you accomplish with film? Was this a photo stiched together from multiple photos, or was it a croppped photo?
Photo Merge feature under Adobe Literoom. Three pictures for each panorama. Camera settings must be the same for all pictures.
Been really enjoying your videos! I'm currently looking for the toughest Nikon 35mm body that has a reliable lightmeter - what do you reckon would be a good bet? Need to be able to survive being put in a bag thats constantly being banged around and sat on. Been looking at the FM2n but not sure if it would be a step down in durability compared to something like an F2. Thanks
For durability F5 is the best bet. Almost indestructible. See our video on that model.
@@TechHeritage Thanks - sorry I should have been more specific, I'm looking for a Nikon MF model ideally - something mechanical or with simple electronics
I understand. You want something simpler. For that there is no better camera than Nikon FM2n.
My own latest favourite is Nikon FE, which is another double digit semi pro Nikon and very similar to FM2n, but has a much better light metering display that I find more intuitive in the full manual mode.
BTW, I typically use the F5 with Manual lenses, not Autofocus. I think its mechanism is designed to last until the year 3000. It feels that way.
The camera in the thumbnail pix looks like an FT2.
FT2 is a very simialr body design. On the top plate to the righ side of the winding lever, below the light meter window it says FT2.
On FTN, in the same place is says FT. Then on top of the light meter window it has a larger letter N.
I hope this is useful. Please subscribe.
Mine works fine but needs new light seals
Relatively easy to do, if you know how to stop the seals from twisting during the installation.