Identifying Film Camera Lenses

A quick guide on how to tell apart the different lens mounts for film cameras.

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0:00 Intro
0:25 Olympus OM Mount
1:06 M42 Screwmount
1:53 Pentax K Mount
2:40 Nikon F Mount (Non AI)
3:23 Nikon F Mount (AI)
4:45 Contax/Yashica Mount
5:30 Minolta SR Mount
6:10 Canon FD Lens
7:42 Opening up a Canon FD Lens
8:53 Other Lenses
9:40 End

[RascalKyng]

You've finally done this sort of video... been waiting. Thanks.

[maltemalone]

It would help if you held the lens still for a few seconds maybe :)

[xuantringuyen]

What are your thoughts on Zenit/Soviet Era cameras? Do you have any in your collection?

[FilmRepair]

Nikon is S class when it comes to lens mounts