Speeds perfect. Meter precisely accurate. Cosmetics nice but some pitting on left side of prism housing.
Has been completely CLA'd and has new light seals and reflex mirror cushion
Speeds perfect. Meter perfect. Some marks through out (bump under back leatherette, crack in top meter window) but generally in terrific shape.
Has been completely CLA'd. Has new light seals and mirror cushion.
The FTN (Onset SN 3500001 October 1967 ended March 1975) added Nikon's proprietary center weighted metering system, twist (left to right extremes) lens indexing (before it was actually available on the venerable "F"), shutter speed read out in the viewfinder and an improved utility take up spool.
Version 2: Later iterative changes had a black plastic tips on the film advance lever and self-timer lever approximately the same time as these modifications were introduced on the "Apollo" F bodies and present initially on the F2.
Type of Lens (mount[s])
Nikon F Non-AI
Self Timer
Yes
Hot Shoe
No
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
Shutter Speed Range
1 to 1/1000 sec plus B
ASA Meter Range
12 to 1600
Viewfinder Information
Shutter Speed
Exposure Plus/Minus Needle
Weight
1lb 10 1/2 oz (750g)
Multiple Exposure Capability
No
Color Scheme(s)
Black Painted
Black and Chrome
Dimensions
5.8in(148mm)W X 3.75in(95mm)H X 2.1in(54mm)D
Type of Battery/Cell
Mercuric Oxide 625 (Wein Cell)
Shutter Technology
Mechanical
Copal Square (rectangle)
Vertical Travel Metal Blades (Aluminum Alloy)
Removeable Pentaprism/Viewfinder(s)
No
Exchangeable Viewfinder Screens
No
Built In Flash
No
Flash Connection
PC Connector
Date/Event of introduction
October 1967
Serial Number Onset Data
3500001
Date of Final Production or Date of Withdrawal
March 1975
FP Shutter Travel Time (X Sync Speed)
1/125 sec
Motor Drive Capability
None
New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer
Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both
Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling.
Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever.
Excellent condition but shows some wear and use.
Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired.
Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions
Issues as indicated in individual descriptions
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.
