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Camera Talk / Re: Nikkormat(Nikomat) FT2 The Strange Serial No.
« Last post by kaz on May 20, 2026, 04:15:22 »
I appreciate your suggestion.
 I sent the message to Mr.Roland attach some photos.I will let you know when I receive a reply and there is progress!
And then, I need to find a ever-ready case for my Queen ;D


Quote from: ggoodes on May 19, 2026, 17:13:08
I cannot find any sort of serial-number reference for Nikkormats, but the few places that talk of serial-numbers only mention that the FT2 was in the 5XXXXXX range.  Your 570XXXX number is indeed very high compared to other ones listed out there, so it does seem unique.  I can only suggest contacting Roland Vink who maintains a serial-number database for Nikkor lenses (and some Nikon bodies): He might have some insight into your FT2. 

I would totally rock that FT2 and take it out for a spin rather than turning it into a shelf-Queen.  Perhaps consider an ever-ready case to protect the cosmetics.
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Camera Talk / Re: FV Lock isn't working as expected on my Nikon Z8.
« Last post by David H. Hartman on May 20, 2026, 00:26:05 »
Just for the hell of it I put my Nikon SB-24 on my Nikon Z8...

I set Z8 to manual exposure mode 1/200th f/8 and manual ISO 200. The SB-24 was set to A (Auto Thyristor mode as we called it), f/8.0, ISO 200 and Zoomed to 85mm. The lens was a 100/2.8 Z MC.The results were over exposure of about 2 stops??

To get proper exposures I had to set ISO 800 on the SB-24 while the Z8 remained at ISO 200 neither of which should effect the meter in the Z8.

To double check that the Z8 was really in full manual I turned the SB-24's head 180 degrees so no light from the SB-24 would hit the subject. The subject was under exposed as expected and the SB-24 fired at full power also as expected.

Finally the Z8 cycles on and off it the Z8 is turned on and the SB-24 is in the hot shoe weather the SB-24 is set to Standby or On.

Conclusion: The SB-24 can be used on the Z8 in an emergency provided that the ISO is set two stops faster on the SB-24 than on the Z8. The Z8 must be in full manual mode including ISO. Standby on the Z8 will not function correctly so if the Z8 will not be used for a time, it as well as the SB-24 must be turned off.

Dave

I'm keeping the SB-24 as I still own FE2(s), an F3 with AS-17 and an F5.

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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by golunvolo on May 19, 2026, 23:37:28 »
Lots of winds and waves in the west side of the city.
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Themes, Portfolio Series, PaW, or PaM / Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Last post by golunvolo on May 19, 2026, 23:34:39 »
Quote from: Nasos Kosmas on May 18, 2026, 15:46:46
Nice catch Paco :)

  Thank you. I take it as a big compliment. This thing you routinely do is actually vey hard!
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Camera Talk / Re: information Nikon F2T
« Last post by Birna Rørslett on May 19, 2026, 21:53:10 »
My camera is F2 9201294. With a matching DE-1 finder.

It's without any doubt the most robust Nikon camera I have ever used, and easily capable of breaking my ribs instead of shattering when mishaps occur in the field. The assertion is field tested, by the way :)
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Themes, Portfolio Series, PaW, or PaM / Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Last post by Nasos Kosmas on May 19, 2026, 20:56:00 »
Black-winged stilt  with 600pf
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by Nasos Kosmas on May 19, 2026, 20:50:09 »
Searching  for food, 600pf
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Camera Talk / information Nikon F2T
« Last post by herman k on May 19, 2026, 18:37:34 »
Hi
Currently working on an article about the F2T and I'm looking for serial numbers of the F2T No Name and the F2H
If you have one, would you please share it with me?
Thank you .
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Camera Talk / Re: Nikkormat(Nikomat) FT2 The Strange Serial No.
« Last post by ggoodes on May 19, 2026, 17:13:08 »
I cannot find any sort of serial-number reference for Nikkormats, but the few places that talk of serial-numbers only mention that the FT2 was in the 5XXXXXX range.  Your 570XXXX number is indeed very high compared to other ones listed out there, so it does seem unique.  I can only suggest contacting Roland Vink who maintains a serial-number database for Nikkor lenses (and some Nikon bodies): He might have some insight into your FT2. 

I would totally rock that FT2 and take it out for a spin rather than turning it into a shelf-Queen.  Perhaps consider an ever-ready case to protect the cosmetics.
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Camera Talk / Re: Nikkormat(Nikomat) FT2 The Strange Serial No.
« Last post by kaz on May 19, 2026, 15:44:48 »
THX.
However, I couldn't find any information about the serial.
Actually, I already own one FTN, but I bought this FT2 for only $35.
She was fully functional, (including the light meter,)and  looked brand new.
Then I noticed the "strange" serial number.
If this 570xxxx serial number isn't actually that rare, I'd like to take her on many trips with my new Nikkor. If not, I'm a little hesitant ;D
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