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Posted 4 months ago
smcmahan
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Got it from my dad. Always had it. He was born in 1936, so it must be from that time. I believe it's in perfect working order, just hasn't been used in 50 years or so. I have at least 5 or so more pictures.
Thanks so much for reading this! I look very forward to hearing from you!
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Why don't you remove one of the photos of the lens, and post a front shot of the whole camera. I can't really see what it looks like.
According to the serial number in pic one it appears you have a Nikkormat FT which entered production in 1965. Here's a link which might help with info.
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikkormat/fseries/index.htm
Or actually after further investigation perhaps it might be a Nikkormat FTN(this is probably it).I will send the link that lists the serial number series which matches.
http://www.destoutz.ch/nikkormat_ftn_3746937.html
Thank you Henry! Is film still being made to use with this?