Nippon Kogaku/Nikon/Nikkor EL Chrome/Black Nikkormat/Nikomat (Bodies in Nikon MF SLR System)

NikkormatNikomat EL Chrome

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Grade

Price

Description

7 Photos

114

EX+

$189.00

Shutter speeds and meter accuracy perfect. Cosmetics very nice save for some minor corrosion at the base of the shutter speed wheel, flash contact and minor marks elsewhere.
Has been completely CLA'd and has light seals and mirror bumper cushion.

6 Photos

116

$181.55

Has been CLA'd. Meter and shutter speeds perfect. Cosmetics show use. Has paint loss, corrosion pitting, scratches and dings as shown.

Has new light seals and mirror bumper cushion.

Description:

The Nikkormat/Nikomat EL, introduced in early 1972, was Nikon's first electronic camera (The Nikkorex Auto 35, an earlier aperture priority auto exposure body which was marketed by Nikon was entirely designed and manufactured for them be another source). Exposure can be set either manually, with or without Nikon's match needle guide in the viewfinder, or totally automatically in "A" or "AUTO" aperture priority mode.

The camera body has a HOT ISO flash shoe atop the pentaprism housing as well as a screw locking PC connection with a settable electronic/"M" synch. In auto mode, exposure may be "locked" by pushing the self timer lever to the left and holding it there until an exposure is made. Early models had either a microprism or split image focusing aid in the viewfinder while later models had the both combined in a concentric array. The meter and completely electronic shutter employs a six volt Silver oxide or alkaline LR44/KS28 type battery housed in a hinged compartment at the bottom of the mirror box housing that is accessed after the lens is dismounted and the mirror is locked up.

The metering system employs CdS (Cadmium Sulphide) that are, at best sluggish in response, and also present serious environmental pollution issues in their manufacturing/disposal processes but they work and do survive the years.

The body has a convenient twist lock-lock method for informing the meter of the maximum lens aperture and employs Nikon's proprietary 60%/40% weighted metering system.

Specifications:

Fully Manual
Aperture Priority

Self Timer

Yes

Hot Shoe

Yes

Metering Type

Nikon Proprietary 60/40 Center Weighted

Focusing System/Method (Camera)

Manual

Flash Metering

None

Camera Format Type

24X36mm

Exposure Control Modes

Fully Manual
Aperture Priority

Shutter Speed Range

4 to 1/1000 and B

ASA Meter Range

25 to 1600

Viewfinder Information

Shutter Speed
Exposure Plus/Minus Needle

Weight

1lb 11oz (760gm)

Multiple Exposure Capability

Color Scheme(s)

Black Painted
Black and Chrome

Dimensions

5.75in (146mm)W X 3.7in (94mm)H X 2in (51mm)D

Type of Battery/Cell

S544/4LR44/S28 6volt

Shutter Technology

Electronic
Copal Square (rectangle)
Vertical Travel Metal Blades (Aluminum Alloy)
Behind The Lens/Focal Plane Shutter

Removeable Pentaprism/Viewfinder(s)

Exchangeable Viewfinder Screens

Built In Flash

Flash Connection

Screw Locking PC Connector
Hot Shoe

Date/Event of introduction

December 1972

Serial Number Onset Data

510001

Date of Final Production or Date of Withdrawal

Mid 1977

Type of Camera

SLR

FP Shutter Travel Time (X Sync Speed)

1/125

Motor Drive Capability

None

Depth of Field Preview

Yes

Viewfinder Focusing Aid(s) if not Exchangeable

Split Image
Micro Prism
Concentric Split Image/Micro Prism

NEW

New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer

Like New

Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both

Like New Minus

Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling.

Excellent Plus Plus

Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever.

Excellent Plus

Excellent condition but shows some wear and use.

Excellent

Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired.

Good Condition

Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions

Fair Condition

Issues as indicated in individual descriptions

Ugly Condition

Very significant conditions as indicated in individual descriptions. The lower end of this range is basically a paperweight that looks something like it might once have taken some pictures.

Under Evaluation Process; Not Yet Offered For Sale

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