What is a Photomic finder?
The Nikon Photomic FTn Finder is a rare metered finder that can be placed on Nikon F and Nikon F2 bodies. It has 6x magnifier viewfinder and semi-automatic maximum aperture indexing by mounting each lens with its aperture set at f/5.6. This finder allows viewing of the entire field of the focusing-viewing screen.
Does Nikon F have a light meter?
Take it off and screw it into the front CDS cell and PRESTO, you have an incident light meter!! This is the only time Nikon made such an attachment for a built in camera meter! Set ASA dial on shutter dial to match film. You HAVE TO match up the maximum f/stop of the lens in use with the ASA dial on the finder.
What is a Nikon F worth?
Nikon: Nikon F Photomic FTN
| Average | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Body only | $380-400 | $900-1000 |
| With lens | $380-400 | $900-1000 |
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Does the Nikon F use batteries?
The basic Nikon F camera is entirely mechanical, and will work without the battery, which only powers the exposure meter. Some people make a big deal of the small voltage difference between the original (and obsolete) 1.35v mercury cell, and a 1.5v alkaline substitute.
What is a Nikon F camera?
The Nikon F camera, introduced in April 1959, was Nikon’s first SLR camera. It was one of the most advanced cameras of its day. Aspects of its design remain in all of Nikon’s subsequent SLR cameras, through the current Nikon F6 film and Nikon D6 digital models (which still share its Nikon F-mount for lenses).
What battery does Nikon F2 take?
The use of any Photomic head requires that batteries (two S76 or A76, or SR44 or LR44) be installed in the F2 body to power the head’s electronics.
When was Nikon F introduced?
April 1959
The Nikon F camera, introduced in April 1959, was Nikon’s first SLR camera. It was one of the most advanced cameras of its day. Although many of the concepts had already been introduced elsewhere, it was revolutionary in that it was the first to combine them all in one camera.
When was the Nikon F made?
1959
The Nikon F is arguably the most significant SLR in 35mm history. Introduced in March 1959, the F immediately became Nikon’s best seller and established Nikon as the Professional’s 1st choice.
When did the Nikon F come out?
What batteries does a Nikon F take?
Specifications
| Exposure control | Aperture-Priority Auto [A] and Manual [M] |
|---|---|
| Power requirements | One 3V CR1/3N lithium battery, or Two 1.55V SR44 silver-oxide batteries, or Two 1.5V LR44 alkaline batteries |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 148.5 x 96.5 x 65.5mm (5.8 x 4.0 x 2.6 in.) |
What kind of battery does Nikon F Photomic FTn take?
They will take in normal LR-44’s (1.5v) and convert them to 1.35v. That is the same voltage of the original type of batteries these finders take (mercury). Unfortunately, the mercury cells are not openly available anymore due to their toxic chemistry.
What does the finder mean on a Nikon F?
You might see advertised “Nikon F w/o finder” indicating just the body, or “Nikon F w/Prism.” IF you have a F body with the T Photomic, it is a Nikon Photomic T. IF you have a Nikon F body with a FTn Photomic, it is a Nikon FTn Photomic, and so on.
Is the Nikon F2 finder made of foam?
Nikon F2 finders (apart from the DE-1) have this plastic cowl so I guess Nikon learned from their mistake. OK, the only part that gets in contact with the foam is the small ridge on top of the exit to the viewfinder but whatever… Here is the cover with everything else in place.
What kind of foam is used for the viewfinder?
The brass part in between the foam is the “tunnel” or baffles for the viewfinder. That thing is loose and not glued in place so be careful. All of the foam seals used throughout most of the finder are of the 1.5mm (thickness) type I think.