That Nikkormat FTn.

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

London, 1974

Erik.

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Saw them in 1974. Or I should say, I was at the concert. Don’t remember much. :cool: I’ve been off Southern Comfort since that evening. 😖
 
dave lackey said:
Oh, man, then there is only one real solution… and it is quite inexpensive…LOL.😂

I am interested now in some cool stuff for the Nikkormats, so I guess I have a mild form of GAS… 😮
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@dave lackey, what you need now is a nice Japanese domestic market version. You know, that Nikomat FTn 😁
 
dourbalistar said:
@dave lackey, what you need now is a nice Japanese domestic market version. You know, that Nikomat FTn 😁
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Beautiful! You know, you’re right!!! 👍👍👍
LOL… I always wanted a nice bookshelf with Nikons on display!

A Nikomat would be great!😇
Of course my cameras don’t just sit on a shelf, they get exercised, too…one like this would be a joy to display, and to use!

Btw, I have long admired your posts of your black and white work. I have been meaning to thank you for those!

Thanks!!!🙂
 
Don't underestimate the lens. I think I still have my original one: NIKKOR-H Auto 1:2 f=50mm Nippon Kogaku Japan No.773270. Is it possible to find the year of production of these lenses?

Yes, I agree, dourbalistar's work is marvelous.

Erik.
 
Erik van Straten said:
Don't underestimate the lens. I think I still have my original one: NIKKOR-H Auto 1:2 f=50mm Nippon Kogaku Japan No.773270. Is it possible to find the year of production of these lenses?

Yes, I agree, dourbalistar's work is marvelous.

Erik.
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Your lens was made between March 1967 and 1968: Nikon Lens Versions and Serial Nos
 
Well, now, I am outfitting my 20+ year old Domke waist pack. I use it as a sling most of the time and it is rugged and, well, old. Perfect for street and outdoors shooting.

I keep my camera gear in individual ready-to-go bags/packs depending on the specific camera kit and how I use it.

So, this week I am outfitting the old Domke with two FTNs (each a 50mm lens), extra film pack, extra batteries, cleaning cloths, spare reading glasses, notebook/pen, first aid kit/meds, snack, filters, and room for a water bottle and a few other small items.

I will order two MR 9 batteries from:


The chrome FTN has one already and it works great. Long life!

The black FTN, oddly has only a LR44. I haven’t checked the battery in years. 😮 And without an adapter, the meter reads perfectly. I have no idea why.🤷🏼‍♂️

Anyways, part of the fun of photo adventures, is preparation and anticipation. I’m enjoying this.

Now if I can just get out of the house…🤨
 
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