Nikkormat EL Camera Body

Nikkormat EL Camera Body Only - Good Condition | The Overbuilt Electronic Aperture-Priority 35mm SLR Pioneer

Introductory Paragraph The Nikkormat EL is the definitive choice for the enthusiast who values an incredibly robust, tank-like layout paired with the precision of Nikon's very first electronic automatic exposure system. Released in the 1970s as a premium companion to the mechanical F-series, this camera body is celebrated for its highly accurate Aperture Priority mode and its durable Copal Square metal focal-plane shutter. Because it offers full manual override alongside its automated helpers, it serves as an incredibly capable tool for studio portraitists, landscape purists, and street workers who want access to the legendary library of vintage non-AI and AI Nikkor manual-focus lenses. This Nikkormat body provides the mechanical honesty and electronic accuracy required to master classic analog film.

Key Features

• Landmark Aperture Priority automatic exposure, allowing you to choose your creative depth of field while the camera manages the shutter speed.

• Full Manual Exposure override, granting absolute creative control over exposure times for tricky lighting scenarios.

• Heavy-duty Copal Square vertical-travel metal shutter, providing incredible reliability across all speeds and a rapid 1/125s flash sync.

• Legendary Nikon F bayonet mount (with meter coupling prong), offering compatibility with massive decades of vintage Nikkor glass.

• Accurate Through-The-Lens (TTL) center-weighted metering, concentrating 60% of its exposure reading on the center of the viewfinder.

• Convenient exposure memory lock lever, allowing you to meter a subject, lock the reading, and recompose your shot instantly.

• Industrial all-metal body construction, providing unmatched durability and structural rigidity in a beautifully balanced vintage profile.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: The Nikkormat EL body (S/N: 5457896) shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with standard vintage handling. Sensor/Optics: The mirror box is clean, the foam dampener is intact, and the internal focusing screen is bright with only minimal dust. Mechanics/Electronics: All electronic and mechanical systems have been thoroughly tested. The metal shutter fires accurately across all speeds, the meter needles respond perfectly to shifting light values, and the automated electronic exposure mode functions flawlessly. Film advance and rewind mechanisms operate with classic Nikon smoothness.

Specialist Note "The Nikkormat EL is an absolute tank of a camera that doesn't get enough credit for how brilliant it truly is. What I love about this model is that it gives you the heavy, professional 'instrument-grade' feel of a Nikon F2, but with the added convenience of an incredibly accurate Aperture Priority auto mode. It's a rugged, honest piece of Japanese electronic engineering that balances beautifully in the hand, especially with a classic 50mm f/1.4 attached. The vertical Copal metal shutter has a wonderfully distinct, metallic click that lets you know it means business. For anyone looking for an indestructible, highly capable body to experience the legendary sharpness of vintage Nikkor glass, this Nikkormat is a top-tier choice."

What's Included

• Nikkormat EL 35mm SLR Camera Body (S/N: 5457896)

• Body Mount Cap
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Nikkormat (Nikon)

• Model: EL

• Camera Type: 35mm SLR Camera

• Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount (Non-AI / AI compatible)

• Shutter Speed: Electronic (4s to 1/1000s + Bulb)

• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority AE, Full Manual

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ 35mm SLR Camera

• Battery Type: PX28 / 4LR44 6V (Not Provided)