Nikon's classic metered SLR — the Nikkormat with CdS TTL metering and solid metal build.
The Nikon Nikkormat FTN was released approximately 1967 as a professional-grade 35mm film SLR for Nikon F-mount featuring centre-weighted TTL exposure metering. Full manual exposure. Shutter to 1/1000s. At approximately 735g — heavy all-metal body. Nikon F mount.
Nikon F mount. Manual exposure only — no auto-exposure. Centre-weighted TTL metering (FTN needle in viewfinder). Shutter 1-1/1000s + B. At approximately 735g. 35mm film.
The Nikkormat FTN was Nikon's professional-grade companion body to the Nikon F: the FTN added centre-weighted TTL metering to the Nikkormat line, providing metering integrated into the viewfinder. The FTN designation indicates the through-the-lens metering with the centre-weighted pattern. The heavy all-metal construction was the standard for professional camera bodies of the era.
On the used market the Nikon Nikkormat FTN is affordable as a vintage Nikon F professional film SLR. Condition checks: TTL meter function (needle response), shutter speeds, mirror box, light seals. Manual exposure only. Nikon F mount.