Vintage Nikon F Photomic T 35mm SLR Film Camera Auto 1:1.4 50mm Lens - working For Sale

The Vintage Nikon F 35mm SLR Film Camera with the Photomic T finder is a historically significant 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera featuring Nikon’s first through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering system is a classic piece from the 1960s, featuring a sleek silver on black color and a compact design with dimensions of 7\" in length, 4\" in height, and 5\" in width. This manual focus camera comes with a 50mm 1:1.4 lens, built-in light meter, timer, lens cap and UV filter, making it a versatile and reliable option for film photography enthusiasts. Made in Japan, this Nikon F model captures stunning images with its 35 mm format and is sure to evoke a sense of nostalgia for those who appreciate vintage photography equipment.Overview and Key FeaturesIntroduction: Produced around 1965–1966, the Photomic T viewfinder upgraded the classic Nikon F by integrating CdS (cadmium sulfide) photocells for through-the-lens light measurement.Operation: It requires matching the needle visible in the viewfinder and on top of the prism housing by adjusting the shutter speed and lens aperture.Lens Coupling: To meter accurately, lenses must feature the classic \"rabbit ear\" aperture coupling prong, and you must manually index the maximum aperture of the lens to the meter.Battery: The meter originally used two PX625 1.35V mercury button cells. Because mercury batteries are obsolete, modern users often look for 1.35V zinc-air hearing aid battery alternatives or use a handheld light meter.Reliability: While the mechanical Nikon F body is famously indestructible, the vintage electronics and CdS cells in surviving Photomic T finders are frequently inaccurate or completely inoperable today.The meter functions however accuracy not determined,Light meter has two new #625 batteries installed.Includes lens cap and UV-Haze filterCamera serial number 6408937.Photocopy of user manual included.