Nikon F Apollo on eBay

[FrankS]

Someone save me from temptation. I haven't bought anything for 2 years. No connection to seller.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/181287360807?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[DNG]

Title was changed ?. I think this is reg F with a 3rd gen F meter, (with the Flip lever)
Org TTL had a push button. before that, a external coupled meter.

But, for $125 with a working meter and 50mm f/2 lens, is a good price..
Looks in great shape.. the S# 7406914...so not early model.

 

[KoNickon]

No, this is a very late FTn -- I was just now trying to see how late, but I think it's from the last months of production.

Looks nice, but I've got one already.

 

[FrankS]

Plastic tipped advance lever and self timer lever make it an Apollo. I have a black Nikon F with plain prism, a few F2's, a few F3's, and an F4, not to mention several Nikkormats, FG's, and 801's, so I certainly don't need it.

 

[KoNickon]

If the meter is working properly it's worth it.

 

[FrankS]

SOLD! If it was someone here then thank you. I was going to look at it again, and my resolve was low. If I'm going to shoot with an old SLR, it should be my Leicaflex SL. This is the reason that I love digital: Crazy low prices on pro film cameras.

 

[farlymac]

I saw this too late yesterday to act on it, Frank. Would have been tempting.

PF

 

[jultou]

I would like to get one these. There are plenty at Keh...
It have a great retro, art-deco look.

It is true that with the plain prism it is even nicer but it double the price.

It looks like there is a good solution for the battery replacement with an adaptor: http://www.paulbg.com/Nikon_F_meter_batteries.htm

 

[Paul Jenkin]

I'm a late-comer to the Nikon F - despite having used Nikon film SLRs for donkey's years. I recently took a shine to a very old F (plain prism, square viewfinder, dull, matt silver finish, holow winder and hatch-marked self-timer lever) with a fully-functioning F36 motor drive / battery pack attached. The serial number shows it to be a 1959 model (in the first 9,000 made). I have no idea whether I paid over-the-odds for it but I could afford it (just) and will have fun with it as I didn't buy it as a paper-weight.

It's a lovely piece of kit and I can see why it became the work-horse for everyone from fashion, to photo-journalists to sports 'togs.