Nikkormat Question

[dynachrome]

I just got a very nice black late model Nikkormat FTN back from my repairman. It has been overhauled and is ready to use. I have many Nikkormats and Nikomats but I have mostly used FT2 and FT3 cameras. Apart from the battery issue, I find changing the film speed annoying on the FTNs. I read somewhere online that the last batch of FTNs have the same tab as on the FT2 and the FT3, making it easier to change the film speed. Has anyone seen an FTN with this feature? I have one FTN K, which I will try to find to see if it has the feature.

 

[chuckroast]

Cannot answer your question, but wondering who did your CLA and costs?

 

[dynachrome]

The overhaul was about $100. It was done along with some other work. Unfortunately, age and health issues will probably cause him to retire soon. I have known him for many years and I hope to visit him even after he stops servicing camera equipment. Over the years I have seen some very skilled repairman retire. These include Ken Oikawa, Ken Ruth, Greg Weber, Marty Forscher and others. I hope there will still be other repair people I can turn to in the future.

 

[Nitroplait]

Can’t answer your question, but I use a piece of plastic (end of a OBH marker pen I always have in my bag) to change the ASA dial on my FTn. Very easy - no broken nails or marks on the camera.