| Do you have a Nippon Kogaku/Nikon/Nikkor Photomic Finder (Cross-Coupled Metered Viewfinder)? Repair needed? Or maybe a CLA? |
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April 1962 Nikon commenced production of the original Photomic Finder for the "F". This replacement for the simple pentaprism obviated the need for use of a separate hand held meter in making accurate exposures and like the cross couple Nikon meter attachments linked f-stop and shutter speeds to light readings.
The original meter came in a total of twelve early variations.
Variations One (total of eight): Black or Chrome; Nikon NIKKOR (the latter for the German domestic market where Nikon was considered to be too close to the ZEISS "IKON" trademark). Flat meter battery cover or female thread thread (for diffuser and telephoto simulator tube)
The second set of variations came with a micro-switch substituted for the "flag" switch for four more permutations: Black/Chrome//Nikon/NIKKOR
| Camera Format Type |
24mm X 36mm |
| ASA Meter Range |
10-1600 |
| EV or Meter Sensitivity Range |
EV 4 to 16 |
| Viewfinder Information |
Exposure Plus/Minus Needle |
| Color Scheme(s) |
Black Painted
Black and Chrome |
| Type of Battery/Cell |
Mercuric Oxide 625 (Wein Cell) |
| Date/Event of introduction |
April 1962 |
| Serial Number Onset Data |
880001 |
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.
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