Best Nikon Cameras – Nikkormat EL 35mm SLR Film Camera


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Nikkormat EL is no longer available in new conditions. You can get it used from our recommended camera stores. If you cannot find one, drop me a message & I shall try to source one for you.

Type: 35 mm Single lens Reflex Camera

Picture area: 24 mm x 36 mm

Film used: Various types of 35 mm film

Lens mount: Nikon F bayonet mount

Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism type

Viewfinder screen: Split micro system (K type)

Viewfinder frame coverage: Central portion – split system (3 mm in diameter); Outer ring – microprism system (1 mm width). Approx. 92% of final picture area

Mirror : Quick return type with mirror lock up system

Shutter: Electromagnetic-controlled focal-plane shutter with downward-vertical movement

Shutter speed Range: Stepless speed variations from 4 – 1/1000 sec. on auto control. Speed variations same on manual control plus B, except that they are stepped. In either case, the shutter speed can be confirmed by the indicator needle inside the viewfinder. When power source exhausted, speed mechanically fixed at 1/90 sec

Exposure meter: TTL CdS meter with center-weighted metering at full aperture with Nikkor auto lenses. Maximum aperture range: f/1.2 – f/5.6 ASA range: 25 ~ 1600 (19 settings) Metering range: EVl – EV18 with ASA 100 and F1.4 lens (e.g., f/1.4, 1 sec. – f/16, 1/1000 sec. at ASA 100 with 50 mm F1.4 lens)

Full aperture F number scale: 1.2 – 2.8 – 5.6

Film winding: A single stroke with the film-advance lever winds film 135°, clearance angle 30°. Automatic winding of approx. 2 frames/sec. is possible by the use of the Nikon Auto Winder AW-l

Frame counter: Additive, automatic resetting

Self-timer: Can be set for 8 to 10-sec. delay. Also serves as memory lock

Film rewind: Crank system. Rewind button returns automatically

Accessory shoe: Contains hot-shoe contact

Synch terminal: Inner thread accepts Nikon synch cords for positive connection

Synch contact: The electronic units can be synchronized up to 1/125 sec.Flash lamp and electronic flash switch-over system

Battery: One 6 V silver-oxide battery

Battery checker: Glows to indicate battery is good

Dimensions: 145 mm (width) x 54.5 mm (depth) x 93.5 mm (height) (body only)

Weight: Approx. 790 grams (body only)


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