Nikon Nikkormat FTN

Improved version of the Nikkormat FT. Center-weighted metering; speeds and over/under exposure indicator visible in finder.

— McKeown’s Price Guide, 1997–98, p. 290

{"overview":"The Nikkormat FTN is a 35mm SLR introduced by Nikon in 1967, sitting below the professional Nikon F in the range while sharing the same Nikon F bayonet mount. Because so many were made, a Nikkormat FTN is rarely worth chasing unless the cosmetics and meter are genuinely sound.","buying_guide":"Check the meter first — many FTN bodies have dead or inaccurate meters due to the original mercury-cell design, and recalibration for modern batteries is not always economic relative to the camera's value. Inspect the foam light seals (almost always perished), the prism for separation or corrosion marks visible in the viewfinder, and run the shutter at all speeds as the slow speeds can become sticky.

Generated summary, 21 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.