Nikkormat FT2
Nikkormat FT2 – Manual 35mm SLR Camera (Serial: 5281816)
The Nikkormat FT2 is a rugged, mechanical 35mm SLR camera produced by Nikon in the mid-1970s. Designed for serious enthusiasts and semi-professionals, it features a reliable mechanical shutter, full manual controls, and through-the-lens (TTL) light metering. The FT2 is compatible with Nikon’s Pre-AI (Non-AI) F-mount lenses and was the first Nikkormat to include a hot shoe for flash.
Key Features
-
Brand: Nikon
-
Model: Nikkormat FT2
-
Mount: Nikon F-mount (Pre-AI / Non-AI lenses)
-
Shutter Speeds: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb (mechanical)
-
Metering: TTL match-needle exposure metering
-
ISO Range: ISO 12 – 1600
-
Flash: Built-in hot shoe (first on a Nikkormat)
-
Viewfinder: Bright, split-image rangefinder and microprism ring
-
Build: Full metal construction
-
Battery: 1× SR44 or LR44 (for meter only – camera functions without battery)
-
Weight: Approx. 745 g (body only)
-
Production Year: Circa 1975 (based on serial number)
Condition
Used – Good condition. Shutter speeds sound accurate and consistent. Light meter responds to light. Film transport works smoothly. Some cosmetic wear consistent with age, but fully functional and well-preserved.
What’s Included
-
Nikkormat FT2 camera body (Serial: 5281816)
Original: $139.40
-65%$139.40
$48.79



Description
Nikkormat FT2 – Manual 35mm SLR Camera (Serial: 5281816)
The Nikkormat FT2 is a rugged, mechanical 35mm SLR camera produced by Nikon in the mid-1970s. Designed for serious enthusiasts and semi-professionals, it features a reliable mechanical shutter, full manual controls, and through-the-lens (TTL) light metering. The FT2 is compatible with Nikon’s Pre-AI (Non-AI) F-mount lenses and was the first Nikkormat to include a hot shoe for flash.
Key Features
-
Brand: Nikon
-
Model: Nikkormat FT2
-
Mount: Nikon F-mount (Pre-AI / Non-AI lenses)
-
Shutter Speeds: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb (mechanical)
-
Metering: TTL match-needle exposure metering
-
ISO Range: ISO 12 – 1600
-
Flash: Built-in hot shoe (first on a Nikkormat)
-
Viewfinder: Bright, split-image rangefinder and microprism ring
-
Build: Full metal construction
-
Battery: 1× SR44 or LR44 (for meter only – camera functions without battery)
-
Weight: Approx. 745 g (body only)
-
Production Year: Circa 1975 (based on serial number)
Condition
Used – Good condition. Shutter speeds sound accurate and consistent. Light meter responds to light. Film transport works smoothly. Some cosmetic wear consistent with age, but fully functional and well-preserved.
What’s Included
-
Nikkormat FT2 camera body (Serial: 5281816)
























