Nikkormat FT2

A brief outline of the Nikkormat FT2 manual focus SLR film camera

This page is dedicated to the Nikkormat FT2 35mm SLR camera produced between 1975 to 1978. Although the FT2 was based on the older Nikkormat FTN it now boasted a fixed flash hot shoe on top of the prism housing, the viewfinder was fitted with Nikon's new "K" screen. The ASA setting was made lockable and easier to set. Plastic "furniture" was added to the self timer and re-wind lever for increased ergonomics in line with Nikon's flagship F2 professional camera. The viewfinder exposure meter had + and - indicators added to it's display to reduce any confusion when less experienced photographers first used the camera.

These changes were based on feedback received from customers who had been using the preceding Nikkormat FTN camera, as always Nikon took seriously their customers opinions and acted accordingly wherever practical. Being a very environmentally responsible company, Nikon also considered the performance and toxicity of the 1.3 volt mercury battery which was in widespread use at the time, replacing it with a new "eco-friendly" 1.5 volt silver oxide "button" battery.

The Nikkormat FT2 was highly regarded by both amateur and professional photographers for it's performance and reliability but by 1977 notably lacked Nikon's latest AI (Automatic maximum aperture Indexing). The Nikkormat FT2's intended replacement, the Nikon FM, was still not fully developed and at least six months away from production, as a stop gap measure the FT2 design was modified to accept AI coupling lenses and produced as the Nikkormat FT3, this camera was only produced for a few months but stocks lasted until after the FM's release.

Basic specifications of the Nikkormat FT2 MF SLR Camera
Production period (later availability via stock)	1975 o 1977
Lens meter coupling type	Nikon prong ("bunny ears")
Maximum aperture coupling range	f/1.2 to f/5.6
ASA film speed range	ASA 12 to1600
EV range at ASA 100	EV 3 to 17
Meter sensor type if applicable	TTL 60/40 centre weighed CdS photo sensor
Shutter type and curtain material	Vertical metal curtained focal-plane mechanical
Shutter speed range	1 to 1/1000 second + Bulb
Exposure modes available	Manual only
Flash exposure type and sync speed	Electronic flash PC socket + hot-shoe 1/125 sec
Interchangeable focusing screens	Fixed K type split-image microprism
Interchangeable viewfinder heads	No
Interchangeable backs	No
Film advance method	Single stroke lever
Motor drive or Auto winder availability	None
Film rewind method	Manual folding crank
Self Timer	Yes - 10 seconds
Battery type and number required	Single S76 1.5v silver oxide battery
Body weight without lens attached	780g

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