Nikon NIKOMAT FT2 Analogue camera
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Selected by Edwin Molenaar
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Estimate € 240 - € 270
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Description from the seller
Nikomat FT2 Custom – Complete Analog Set with Nikon 28mm | Tested & Fully Functional | Unique Piece
Offered for auction is an amazing Nikomat FT2, a 35mm analog SLR camera manufactured by Nikon, renowned for its legendary mechanical reliability, precision, and all-metal construction.
This is not a standard Nikomat: it has been carefully customized, giving it a unique character while preserving its original integrity:
• Custom hot shoe cover
• Personalized shutter release button (not structurally modified), enhancing both aesthetics and tactile feel
• Quick-release strap inspired by Shin Chan, functional and distinctive
A set that perfectly blends classic Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary personality, ideal for both use and collection.
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Lens Included – Nikon F 28mm
The lot includes a Nikon F 28mm f3.5 lens, a highly versatile focal length appreciated in analog photography.
• Lens in very good condition
• No fungus, no visible dust, no scratches
• Smooth and accurate focusing
• Focus and aperture rings operate correctly
• Includes front and rear caps, as well as a square lens hood
A clean, ready-to-use lens.
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Condition & Functionality
The set is in very good overall condition, with normal signs of use consistent with its age.
• Fully tested with film
• Light meter operational and accurate (compared with external meters)
• Shutter curtains in excellent condition, smooth travel
• Self-timer functional
• Shutter release working properly
• Compatible with cable release (tested)
A battery is included, so the camera is ready for immediate use.
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A Camera with Soul
The Nikomat FT2 represents an era when photography was pure mechanics, precision, and full manual control. This particular unit, with its tasteful customization and clean optical setup, becomes a distinctive and hard-to-find piece in this condition and configuration.
A perfect balance between a serious photographic tool and a collectible object.
⸻
Ideal for
• Demanding analog photographers
• Nikon collectors
• Lovers of classic design with a distinctive twist
Nikomat FT2 Custom – Complete Analog Set with Nikon 28mm | Tested & Fully Functional | Unique Piece
Offered for auction is an amazing Nikomat FT2, a 35mm analog SLR camera manufactured by Nikon, renowned for its legendary mechanical reliability, precision, and all-metal construction.
This is not a standard Nikomat: it has been carefully customized, giving it a unique character while preserving its original integrity:
• Custom hot shoe cover
• Personalized shutter release button (not structurally modified), enhancing both aesthetics and tactile feel
• Quick-release strap inspired by Shin Chan, functional and distinctive
A set that perfectly blends classic Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary personality, ideal for both use and collection.
⸻
Lens Included – Nikon F 28mm
The lot includes a Nikon F 28mm f3.5 lens, a highly versatile focal length appreciated in analog photography.
• Lens in very good condition
• No fungus, no visible dust, no scratches
• Smooth and accurate focusing
• Focus and aperture rings operate correctly
• Includes front and rear caps, as well as a square lens hood
A clean, ready-to-use lens.
⸻
Condition & Functionality
The set is in very good overall condition, with normal signs of use consistent with its age.
• Fully tested with film
• Light meter operational and accurate (compared with external meters)
• Shutter curtains in excellent condition, smooth travel
• Self-timer functional
• Shutter release working properly
• Compatible with cable release (tested)
A battery is included, so the camera is ready for immediate use.
⸻
A Camera with Soul
The Nikomat FT2 represents an era when photography was pure mechanics, precision, and full manual control. This particular unit, with its tasteful customization and clean optical setup, becomes a distinctive and hard-to-find piece in this condition and configuration.
A perfect balance between a serious photographic tool and a collectible object.
⸻
Ideal for
• Demanding analog photographers
• Nikon collectors
• Lovers of classic design with a distinctive twist
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Nikon
Model/type nr
NIKOMAT FT2
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Nikon F
Film type
35mm
Serial number
5341638
Estimated period
1970-1980
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