Nikon Nikkormat 35mm SLR Analog Film Camera Tutorial | Forward Film Camera and Vintage Channel

Tutorial on how to use the Nikon Nikkormat 35mm SLR film camera circa 1960s.

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[scotthuck]

the battery for this camera is a 1.5volt 625A. You do not need to push the button to activate the light meter as indicated at 5:51. With the shutter advance level pulled out (ON / red dot) you can adjust the aperture &/or shutter speed controls and the light meter indicator will move appropriately.

[alaynahenshaw]

THANK YOU!!! This has spared me so many headaches! I was afraid my light sensor was busted, i had no idea you had to turn it on!

[hansemannluchter]

The shutter-speed control is on the body, not the lens.
This is one of those things you either love or hate.
The Nikkormat FT2 uses batteries for the meter that are still available.
The last Nikkormat model manufactured, the EL, has the speed-control on top of the body, and uses a 6V A544 battery, still available.
The EL was so good that it got "promoted" to a "real" Nikon when they stopped making Nikkormats.
Both have vertically traveling metal shutter-curtain.

[BriansPhotoShow]

The Nikkormat is such an underappreciated camera. It's quirky but not at all hard to get accustomed to.

[rickgrogan]

Thank you for the clear instructional video on the classic Nikkormat/Nikomat camera.
The model lineup consisted of the FT (1965/67), FS (1965/71), FT-N (1967/75), FT2 (1975/77) and the FT3 (1977). The electronic versions with aperture priority were the EL (1972/75), EL-W (1975/77) and the Nikon EL2 (1977). Just to clarify, the version shown is a later production FT-N from the early 70’s with the updated cosmetics and improved handling introduced with the new Nikon F2 and Nikkormat EL.

[shahidanur]

Forward Cameras thank you...your video has help me figuring how I am supposed to use the camera thank you 😀

[tisoyaga]

I’ve got a Nikormat from the 60’s and enjoyed your video on this.

[ozlemmentes]

the most useful video about ft3, thank you!

[neilpiper]

I have a Nikkormat ft2 with a 50mm f2 lens. It's all black and works perfectly.

[robinj.]

The only disadvantage to the very robust Nikkormat series of SLR's? They are pretty heavy. I use mine on a tripod quite a lot. Almost never carry it on a neck strap. For a lighter camera try the FM or FE series.

[andrewphillips]

The nikkormat FS had no built in meter. Going rate on eBay is 100s of $$$ because the FS was a rare model of nikkormat. Who needs a light meter anyway....load up 400 film, set the shutter at 1/500 and f/11 opening and bright sunny days will be correctly exposed every time. Cloudy day or open shade? Bump it up 2 f/stops to f/5.6 and you’re good to go.

[Drunkgoggles]

Why would you need to flip the mirror up? Just curious

[AV_archaeology]

Is a Nikkormat the same as a Nikomat? Are the backs interchangeable and compatible with the F3? Thanks!

[chloebank]

This is my father’s old camera. I’ve been using it for the past 15 or so years. I recently purchased 200 speed film and I’ve been trying to adjust the film speed on the camera and it feels like it’s stuck. I broke my nail trying to switch it from 400 to 200. Any advice?

[amnda.crosntg]

hello! im having problems with taking off my camera lens. i already took it off once but ever since i’ve placed it back on it won’t come off. any suggestions on how i can fix this problem?

[Thefishmanfirm]

I just stumbled upon one of these in my parent’s house. Battery is clearly dead but looks like you don’t need a battery. Is there a certain film you recommend for this camera. Thanks for the tutorial.

[faithscott]

What flash device works with this camera?

[OozaruPulls]

Would it take pics if there’s no battery installed ??

[aileenlor]

hello, why can't I rewind, its hard. what will I do? thank you

[fortboy]

Unfortunately you cannot buy the batteries for it anymore, they were based on mercury chemistry and were banded years ago.