That Nikkormat FTn.

[Erik van Straten]

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

London, 1974

Erik.

 

[Pál_K]

… separate the false from the truth.

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

… nothing really matters anymore.

Bohemian Rhapsody is awesome. Good to meet another Queen fan.

🙂

 

[raydm6]

Saw them in 1974. Or I should say, I was at the concert. Don’t remember much. 😎 I’ve been off Southern Comfort since that evening. 😖

 

[dave lackey]

Saw them in 1974. Or I should say, I was at the concert. Don’t remember much. 😎 I’ve been off Southern Comfort since that evening. 😖

😬

 

[robert blu]

Interesting thread with many good images! Please keep them coming!

 

[Erik van Straten]

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

Amsterdam, 1975

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

Amsterdam, Rietveldacademie, 1973

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

Utrecht, 1971

Erik.

 

[dourbalistar]

Oh, man, then there is only one real solution… and it is quite inexpensive…LOL.😂

I am interested now in some cool stuff for the Nikkormats, so I guess I have a mild form of GAS… 😮

@dave lackey, what you need now is a nice Japanese domestic market version. You know, that Nikomat FTn 😁

 

[dave lackey]

@dave lackey, what you need now is a nice Japanese domestic market version. You know, that Nikomat FTn 😁

Beautiful! You know, you’re right!!! 👍👍👍
LOL… I always wanted a nice bookshelf with Nikons on display!

A Nikomat would be great!😇
Of course my cameras don’t just sit on a shelf, they get exercised, too…one like this would be a joy to display, and to use!

Btw, I have long admired your posts of your black and white work. I have been meaning to thank you for those!

Thanks!!!🙂

 

[Erik van Straten]

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

Utrecht, 1973

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Don't underestimate the lens. I think I still have my original one: NIKKOR-H Auto 1:2 f=50mm Nippon Kogaku Japan No.773270. Is it possible to find the year of production of these lenses?

Yes, I agree, dourbalistar's work is marvelous.

Erik.

 

[Freakscene]

Don't underestimate the lens. I think I still have my original one: NIKKOR-H Auto 1:2 f=50mm Nippon Kogaku Japan No.773270. Is it possible to find the year of production of these lenses?

Yes, I agree, dourbalistar's work is marvelous.

Erik.

Your lens was made between March 1967 and 1968: Nikon Lens Versions and Serial Nos

 

[Erik van Straten]

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

Amsterdam, Central Station, 1974

Erik.

 

[dave lackey]

Well, now, I am outfitting my 20+ year old Domke waist pack. I use it as a sling most of the time and it is rugged and, well, old. Perfect for street and outdoors shooting.

I keep my camera gear in individual ready-to-go bags/packs depending on the specific camera kit and how I use it.

So, this week I am outfitting the old Domke with two FTNs (each a 50mm lens), extra film pack, extra batteries, cleaning cloths, spare reading glasses, notebook/pen, first aid kit/meds, snack, filters, and room for a water bottle and a few other small items.

I will order two MR 9 batteries from:

VARTA MR9 replacement battery pack

The chrome FTN has one already and it works great. Long life!

The black FTN, oddly has only a LR44. I haven’t checked the battery in years. 😮 And without an adapter, the meter reads perfectly. I have no idea why.🤷🏼‍♂️

Anyways, part of the fun of photo adventures, is preparation and anticipation. I’m enjoying this.

Now if I can just get out of the house…🤨

 

[Brambling]

Nikkormat FTN, Nikkor macro 55/2.8, Svema DS100

 

[Erik van Straten]

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

The Netherlands, 1973

Erik.

 

[Pál_K]

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

The Netherlands, 1973

Erik.

That is a wonderful photograph!

 

[Freakscene]

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

The Netherlands, 1973

Erik.

That’s how I feel if I read the news too. Gave it up years ago.

 

[Erik van Straten]

gelatin silver print (nikkor h auto 50mm f2) nikkormat ftn

London 1974

Erik.