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Post by vintageslrs on Apr 23, 2006 19:54:28 GMT -5
Any Nikon users in our group......please respond.
I have a Nikkormat FT and would like to change the ASA setting on it.
I know how to do that on my 2 Nikkormat FT2.......but obviously it is different on the FT, as it does not have the spring loaded catch at the end of the shutter speed adjustment stalk to allow changing of the asa setting.
any help would be appreciated.
thanks
Bob
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Post by unclebill on Apr 23, 2006 20:03:36 GMT -5
Bob,
I have a Nikkormat Ftn, if you hold the camera looking at the bottom you should see the asa indicator, its a small piece of black metal with a square hole to show the speed of film you selected to shoot that day. With your fingernail you can adjust the speed up or down. Check out Photography in Malaysia for the whole rundown on the differences in Nikkormat series, its not complete but better than nothing. I have that site to blame for my SLR collection from the 1960's and 1970's that matter. Just looking at it I now want to hunt for a Black Nikkormat even though I cannot afford one anytime soon. I hope this helps, I love the older Nikkormats.
Bill
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Post by vintageslrs on Apr 23, 2006 22:14:33 GMT -5
Bill
thanks for the attempt.......I have tried that and only have a ripped nail for it.
as I said on the FT2 there is a release for the metal bracket, if you will, to move to change asa speeds.....
so either there is no release on an FT or if there is one...it is in another place...that is what I need to know.
Yes I have checked out the site you mentioned...they only give a vague description that is for the FTn not an FT.
but thanks for trying......
Bob
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Post by physiognomy on Apr 24, 2006 15:59:43 GMT -5
Hi Bob,
I have a FT at home and I'll take a look at for you latter on today... I know I've changed the ASA without much trouble. Didn't do much good for me though because the meter is unresponsive... I tried some DIY, but messed the thing up unfortunately (see my thread in the workbench forum). Now I have a meterless, fixed-lens Nikkormat FT! Not surprisingly it is collecting a bit of dust at the moment... Maybe I'll take another look at it.
Cheers!
Peter
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Post by kiev4a on Apr 24, 2006 16:47:16 GMT -5
The ASA indicator on the Nikkormats is sometimes pretty tough to move as I remember. If it is down on the ring around the lens mount I don't think there is any release button--it's just friction holding it. I had a couple of Nikkormat FTNs and later an FT3 which I consider one of the greatest mechanical Nikons ever made. I may have to find one, one of these days.
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Post by vintageslrs on Apr 24, 2006 18:30:27 GMT -5
Peter and Wayne
I just learned that the afore mentioned camera is really an FTN.
And that there is no release....must just be stuck real good. So, I'll be trying to move it soon.
Peter, sorry about all your trouble with yours....Jeez....
well, maybe you should give it another go....
maybe with better luck this time.
thanks folks
Bob
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Post by unclebill on Apr 24, 2006 18:47:52 GMT -5
I find my ASA indicator moves on my FTn, there is a fair bit of friction and that is a good thing. I hope the advice works for you. The Nikkormat Ftn is a tank of a camera, I have not used mine in ages so I am itching for the right opportunity to use it.
Bill
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Post by vintageslrs on Apr 24, 2006 19:17:59 GMT -5
Peter,Wayne and Bill
I followed all the advice I received and I can now report good news!
With only one more broken fingernail and with the help of a rubber glove.....I got the object to move and I was able to move it to my desired setting.
Mission accomplished...thanks to all who offered advice.
Now I can, (when in stops raining here) get the Nikkormat FTN out and put it to work.
have fun.....be well
Bob
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Post by physiognomy on Jul 2, 2006 12:39:25 GMT -5
Taking some pictures of my cameras & thought I would share this... Still haven't got the lens to come off   Peter |
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Post by doubs43 on Jul 2, 2006 12:51:48 GMT -5
Peter,Wayne and Bill I followed all the advice I received and I can now report good news! With only one more broken fingernail and with the help of a rubber glove.....I got the object to move and I was able to move it to my desired setting. Mission accomplished...thanks to all who offered advice. Now I can, (when in stops raining here) get the Nikkormat FTN out and put it to work. have fun.....be well Bob I'm glad that you were able to make the adjustment, Bob. My FTn is also tough to change and while I didn't break any nails I'm sure I came close. For a company noted for attention to detail, this is one time when I think they dropped the ball. I do like my Nikkormat though. It's a fine camera. Walker |
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Post by vintageslrs on Jul 2, 2006 18:08:42 GMT -5
Walker thanks for you good wishes! Yes I love my Nikkormats also....I have an FTn and 2 FT2's..... fine quality and they sure can stand up to time. And yes that ASA adjustments could have been improved  Enjoy Bob |
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Post by vintageslrs on Jul 2, 2006 18:20:16 GMT -5
Why won't your lens come off?
What seems to be the trouble?
Bob
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Post by physiognomy on Jul 2, 2006 18:45:56 GMT -5
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Post by rogprov on Jul 2, 2006 23:17:43 GMT -5
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Post by vintageslrs on Jul 3, 2006 0:30:45 GMT -5
Peter I went to the link and read your unfortunate story. And yes I wished you had just stopped and tightened the screws. Although I do not have suggestions for you.....I cannot believe that no-one here has a good suggestion for you to try.....perhaps Nikonbob can advise? If not try posting a question concerning it here: www.kyphoto.com/classics/forum/ I would like to think you would get an answer there. Good Luck Bob |
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