Field tested Nikon F
Jul 23, 2017 17:04:49 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
therwol wrote:
Starting in 1965, the metered finders interfered i... (show quote)
Thank you. I’m always in need of more education and appreciate the link. My F, serial number 7018706, has the tapered nameplate.
Jul 23, 2017 20:21:27 #
Ran a roll of film through the Nikon two weeks ago, Pictures came out great, No battery needed for Photomic, use the 16 rulers of light or sunny 16.
Jul 23, 2017 22:42:18 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
I have an F2 with a working meter...
Me too, F2A, usually loaded with Pan F and with the 50mm f/1.2 AIS attached.
Jul 23, 2017 22:57:27 #
Quinn 4 wrote:
Great information to have, thank you. I have a Photomic FTN on my Nikon F
I have the same. Took it out with me shooting today, as a matter of fact. The best thing I ever did to it is get the "P" screen (45° split), really makes focusing a snap.
Anybody know where I can get one for my F3HP?
Jul 24, 2017 12:49:06 #
I loved seeing these pictures of the old Nikon cameras. I still have my Nikomat FT-N (Japanese for Nikkormat; smuggled in by an airline pilot for me in 1968). It was my only camera up to 2000. I think it is the most beautiful camera I have ever seen or owned. The Nikon F was similar in looks, but the succession of view-finders and flash adaptors made it look more and more kludgie as new models came out. The 50mm f/1.4 lens is great. I also have the 35mm lens shown in the group picture.
Jul 24, 2017 15:23:59 #
In the late '60's I was flying throughout SE Asia and picked up a Nikon F, a Nikkormat and a few Nikkor lenses, (35mm, 50mm,105mm, and a 200 mm) in Japan during a layover there. Those cameras served me well for the next 30 years. With the advent of the digital age I sold the Nikon F with lenses and kept the Nikkormat with the 50mm 1.4. I've still got it and everything works like new. I should get rid of this last survivor but I hang on to it to remind me of many fun times it has accompanied me on my travels.
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Jul 24, 2017 15:55:36 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
lamontcranston wrote:
In the late '60's I was flying throughout SE Asia ... (show quote)
I like the design of the shutter control ring on the base on the lens mount of the Nikkormat. It is very easy to change the shutter speed by pushing the lever with one finger.
I have never thought to get rid of both of my Nikon FTn and the Nikorrmat FTn and never will. I will pass them on to my grands
Jul 24, 2017 17:35:42 #
Toad Rancher
Loc: Central PA Mts.
cthahn wrote:
List one good reason to go back to film.
I'll give you two.
1. Its fun!
2. I haven't yet but I'm planning to dust off my Nikon F's to get back to macro work after a number of years. I have some great pre-AI macro gear and a Df body is financially out of the question. I'm also using a Mamiya C220 for macro. Its just capable of 1:1 with the 55mm lens at full bellows extension.
Jul 24, 2017 18:01:22 #
therwol
Loc: USA
lamontcranston wrote:
In the late '60's I was flying throughout SE Asia ... (show quote)
My father had one of these. I started with a Nikon FTn. I bought a Nikkormat FT3 at some point, same camera but AI lens capable, with some additional cosmetic touches and a built in flash shoe, which the early cameras lacked. My daughter has it. I don't think she is actually using it anymore. Maybe I should ask for it back, though I'm not sure at this point how much I want to jump back into film. I think about it.
Jul 24, 2017 18:54:49 #
[quote=lamontcranston]In the late '60's I was flying throughout SE Asia and picked up a Nikon F, a Nikkormat and a few Nikkor lenses, (35mm, 50mm,105mm, and a 200 mm) in Japan during a layover there. Those cameras served me well for the next 30 years. With the advent of the digital age I sold the Nikon F with lenses and kept the Nikkormat with the 50mm 1.4. I've still got it and everything works like new. I should get rid of this last survivor but I hang on to it to remind me of many fun times it has accompanied me on my travels.
Fine pictures of a mint condition Nikkormat! Mine is a bit more beat up, and my son used it for a few years so it had a kind of second life. Now I have it back. I have a D5100 now, and occasionally use the old Nikkor lenses on it. Cheers!
Fine pictures of a mint condition Nikkormat! Mine is a bit more beat up, and my son used it for a few years so it had a kind of second life. Now I have it back. I have a D5100 now, and occasionally use the old Nikkor lenses on it. Cheers!
Aug 10, 2017 10:39:06 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
i still have 2 nikon f bodies with the standard prism. one from 1959 and the 2nd mounted on the f36 motor drive with the 58mm f1:1.2 noct nikkor for night work. never had them serviced.
Aug 10, 2017 10:42:23 #
cthahn wrote:
List one good reason to go back to film.
We enjoy shooting it more than digital?
Aug 10, 2017 10:43:11 #
Love the old Nikons. I have an FM2n and a Nikkomat FTN EP that I dearly love.
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