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Snoogly

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Interesting video about Nikkormats
« on: February 05, 2024, 21:10:19 »
Well, I found it interesting  :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shinYPfSR04
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Re: Interesting video about Nikkormats
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2024, 08:21:51 »
The reason for the export models having been named "Nikkormat" is because the Nikon lenses had already been well reputed and the name Nikkor had been popular.  In Japan, "Nikomat" was used to separate the more affordable line from the professional F-models.

Mr. Woo didn't mention the Nikomat (Nikkormat) FS model which was FT without the light meter (and the battery cavity) and the mirror-up mechanism.
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Re: Interesting video about Nikkormats
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2024, 19:17:17 »
the FS is the only one i kept :o :o :o