Nikon Photomic FTn Viewfinder (AS-IS)

NOTE: This item is being sold AS-IS and may not be returned or exchanged. Line down the middle of the glass inside viewfinder.

The Nikon Photomic FTn is a metered prism viewfinder designed for use with the Nikon F SLR camera body, replacing the standard non-metered prism finder to add through-the-lens exposure metering capability. It features a center-weighted averaging metering system with a match-needle display visible through the viewfinder, allowing the photographer to set exposure manually while monitoring the meter reading without removing the eye from the viewfinder. The FTn designation indicates a refined version of the Photomic metering finder series, incorporating improvements to the metering coupling and compatibility with AI and pre-AI Nikkor lenses. Battery power is required for meter operation, while the camera’s mechanical shutter operates independently of the finder. A historically significant accessory within the Nikon F system, representing the evolution of through-the-lens metering in Nikon’s professional SLR lineup.

– Metered prism viewfinder for Nikon F camera body
– Center-weighted averaging through-the-lens metering
– Match-needle exposure display visible through viewfinder
– FTn refined metering coupling and lens compatibility
– Battery required for meter operation only
– Attaches to Nikon F camera body in place of standard prism
– Compatible with AI and pre-AI Nikkor lenses
– Historically significant Nikon F system accessory