Nikomat FTN Camera Body

Description

Nikomat FTN (Black) — Verified by Fabs in the Wild

Cosmetic Grade: B- (User) — many scratches; a few small/light dings
Functional Grade: B (Good) — mechanically working; meter untested

At-a-Glance

• Shutter: Accurate across tested speeds

• Aperture control (body lever): Responsive

• Self-timer: Working

• Film transport: Advance/counter/rewind OK

• Light seals: Acceptable but due for replacement (recommend soon)

• Meter: Unknown (battery not tested; no corrosion in battery compartment)

• Cosmetics: Heavy user wear (many scratches); few small/light dings

Verified Tests

• Quick shutter check from slow → fast: within tolerance

• Body aperture lever actuation: OK

• Self-timer run-down: OK

• Film advance & shutter cocking: OK

• Frame counter & rewind: OK

• Battery compartment inspection: clean—no corrosion

• Light-seal visual check: serviceable but aged (recommend replacement)

Known Issues / Disclosures

• Meter not tested/unknown (requires battery; operation not confirmed).

• Heavy cosmetic wear: many scratches; a few small/light dings.

• Aged light seals: acceptable now but should be replaced for best performance.

What’s Included

• Nikomat FTN black camera body (no lens)

• Body cap (if shown in photos)

If a function or flaw isn’t listed above, it passed our verification checks.

Tech Specs (Nikomat/Nikkormat FTN)

• Format: 35mm SLR (focal-plane shutter)

• Mount: Nikon F-mount (AI/Non-AI mechanical era lenses; check lens compatibility)

• Shutter speeds: B, 1s–1/1000s (mechanical)

• Metering: TTL center-weighted match-needle (requires 1.35V cell; operation of this sample untested)

• Flash: PC-sync; accessory shoe available (varies by kit)

• Self-timer: Yes

• Build: Metal body, mechanical release, tripod socket, cable-release thread

Notes for use: Camera is fully mechanical—shoot confidently with Sunny 16 or an external meter. Plan a light-seal service soon.