Very nice presentation! In Japanese, “niko” means “smile”-it’s a play on words that doesn’t translate into English. I suppose “mat” is short for “amateur,” so the name means smile for the camera bug! It’s impressive that they could serve both market segments. Many companies fail when they try this. Such a gutsy company!
Thank You so much for introducing us to such a wonderful man. He has so much history in his head and was so nice to share with us all. I learned a lot today and thanks agin for doing this interview. Looking forward to more of this man.
I bought an early Nikkormat FT 15 years ago, and it was in such perfect condition I went back to using my FTn and FT2s. As it had remained in new condition for 44 years (now 59 years), it seemed wrong to submit the camera to normal use. No baseplate or lens mount marks, just as if it had come straight from the box. I have no idea of the backstory, I guess someone bought the Nikkormat, put it in a drawer where it remained until the property was disposed of. It cost £34!
Two Nikkormat cameras Mr Woo did not mention, but will certainly know of. The Nikkormat FS was a meter-less version of the FT, and the FT3. The FT3 was only made as a stopgap for a few months in 1977, because the Nikon FM was not ready for market. The FT3 was the first Nikkormat with internal metering linkages like the FM and subsequent Nikons, and accepts modern batteries.
Nice to hear the expert pronounce Nikon correctly, instead of Nykon.
Love those old mechanical Nikons ...🦘
Very nice presentation! In Japanese, “niko” means “smile”-it’s a play on words that doesn’t translate into English. I suppose “mat” is short for “amateur,” so the name means smile for the camera bug! It’s impressive that they could serve both market segments. Many companies fail when they try this. Such a gutsy company!
Great description by Mr Woo of 'the poor man's Nikon' These are such capable cameras and the Nikon Shuffle is one of my guilty pleasures! Many thanks.
Thank You so much for introducing us to such a wonderful man. He has so much history in his head and was so nice to share with us all. I learned a lot today and thanks agin for doing this interview. Looking forward to more of this man.
These things are before my time but they certainly look cool. Don't know if I'll ever shoot film again, would like to use the old lens though.
I bought an early Nikkormat FT 15 years ago, and it was in such perfect condition I went back to using my FTn and FT2s. As it had remained in new condition for 44 years (now 59 years), it seemed wrong to submit the camera to normal use. No baseplate or lens mount marks, just as if it had come straight from the box. I have no idea of the backstory, I guess someone bought the Nikkormat, put it in a drawer where it remained until the property was disposed of. It cost £34!
Thank you Mr Woo. That was very insightful of the history of Nikomrmat and the rivalry between Leica and Nikon.
Two Nikkormat cameras Mr Woo did not mention, but will certainly know of. The Nikkormat FS was a meter-less version of the FT, and the FT3. The FT3 was only made as a stopgap for a few months in 1977, because the Nikon FM was not ready for market. The FT3 was the first Nikkormat with internal metering linkages like the FM and subsequent Nikons, and accepts modern batteries.
Excellent. Thank you Mr. Woo for sharing your knowledge.
Any idea what the name of the soft shutter attachment is? It seems like the perfect height
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Thank you for sharing. I love this series
It's Nick-on not N-eye-kon, why can't Americans get this right.
Nikkormat FT2 + 35mm F1.4 = Leica my balls 🤩
Used both and rugged bits of kit.Still have an Ftn.
Enjoying the Mr. Woo series. This is the secon film I have had the pleasure to watch. Very informative.
Great job Mr. Woo. 🎉❤🎉
I had a Nikkormat in the Eighties in Kenya. I instantly became a better photographer. Loved my Nikkormat, until it was stolen.
Dear Mr. WOO, CAN YOU EXPLANE TO ME HOW A NIKON S. SHUTTER SPEEED DIAL WORKS? ENTIRELY BAFFLED! THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP.