Want to Buy WTB: Nikkormat or something simillar

[ColdEye]

I need something that I could mount my non AI lenses, I used to have a nikkormat before and I really liked it. It could be ugly as long as the shutter speeds are working, no light leaks and VF is clean. PM me for details. Thank you.

 

[ColdEye]

True, but I would like something that has been film tested so I am posting here. I am following some on eBay now.

 

[Burninfilm]

True, but I would like something that has been film tested so I am posting here. I am following some on eBay now.

I don't have a Nikon camera body for you, but I did want to say that if you go the Ebay route, be careful of what "working" actually means. Many sellers (who are not well versed in photographic equipment) label vintage cameras as "working", when in fact they often have major issues. I can't tell you how many cameras I purchased off of Ebay in "working condition" that in actuality needed some serious TLC. Most Ebay sellers don't know enough about classic cameras to really be declaring anything as "working".

I would personally recommend buying a Nikon F or F2 off of KEH, as they sell for around $100-$150 and are more durable. Of course, they also sell Nikkormat bodies as well for well under $75. Just an FYI.

 

[summicron1]

Here you go:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-Nikko...387?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234360a85b

tempting...

 

[gone]

For the last few years I've been using a modified EM for just such purposes (plus, I'm cheap). You can buy them for peanuts, and they're tiny and light. Just bend the metering arm that rotates around the outside of the lens mount up a little, and bend the stop down arm inside the lens mount out of the way (the one on the left that closes the aperture on AI lenses when you fire the shutter). A fun little test camera that works in the camera's AE mode in stop down metering w/ non AI lenses. So far I've used it w/ an H 50 2, a Q 135 3.5, and a Leica R 90 Elmarit w/ an adapter/lens mount. They all worked fine. Cost for the camera was $20 including shipping, so before I get flamed for "butchering" a fine old EM, we're talking $20 here, and it do work a treat.

 

[mgb74]

Keep in mind battery requirements if metering is a requirement. Earlier Nikkormats used mercury, later ones silver oxide. There are workarounds for the ones that require the 1.35v batteries.

 

[ColdEye]

Thanks for the info guys. I might just go with that ebay listing, or a nikon FM that i am bidding on. metering is not required, i have a handheld meter already, plus I will mostly use it indoors where the light source is sunlighg thru curtains.

 

[John Koehrer]

The link to the FT2 is good. It Does use a current battery, MS76

 

[frank]

The link to the FT2 is good. It Does use a current battery, MS76

Yes. Modern battery and can mount and open aperture meter both pre-Ai and Ai lenses.

Prob the best Nikkormat choice.

 

[ColdEye]

Found one on ebay. Thanks all.