Dating a Nikkortmat FT?

[j-dogg]

This is a two part. The FT was obviously produced in the mid to late 60's, how do you know exactly when?

Also there is a date stamped into the film door for January of 1992.......this camera hasn't been produced in almost 40 years.

Is it a date possibly when it was repaired or serviced?

 

[Ralph Javins]

Good morning, J-Dogg;

The title of your message is unusual. I admit that I actually prefer a nice looking woman.

Going into the text of your message: The Nikkormat FT was made from July 1965 to August 1967. The first one was FT 3100001. I do not see an ending serial number in my references. The replacement Nikkormat FTN from October 1967 begins with FT 3500001. The FTN had a much longer production run until March 1975.

The date of January 1992 "stamped" into the film door probably is a repair date or something equivalent.

 

[holmburgers]

I dated a Nikkormat once.... it didnt' end well.

 

[Ian Grant]

As Ralph says almost certainly the date of a service/repair. With Leica's they leave a pencilled initials etc & it's often possible to find who did the service.

We'll let you carry on dating the camera Don't lead it on

Ian

 

[M.A.Longmore]

Does The FT, have a sister ???

Ron

From The Long Island Of New York

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[Ian Grant]

Does The FT, have a sister ???

Ron
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Isn't that FM with the nice slim curvy body much smoother feel

Ian

 

[holmburgers]

oh no, I've corruped the OP's thread!! haha

 

[j-dogg]

Does The FT, have a sister ???

Ron

From The Long Island Of New York

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Yes, an FG

The previous owner was a good piece though.

I'll locate the SN and post it here when i get back.

 

[M.A.Longmore]

Enjoying Photography !
And An Excellent Sense Of Humor !
It Only Gets Slightly Better Than This.

Ron

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[elekm]

I try not to date cameras. A "Family Guy" skit comes to mind.

New Brian: "Rupert didn't seem to mind."

Stewie: "What did you say?"

New Brian: "[won't repeat it] ... he just laid there and took it."