Nikon Nikkormat EL 35mm SLR – Shutter Working, Meter Fault, Prism Damage – Body

DESCRIPTION

Nikon Nikkormat EL 35mm SLR camera body, battery‑tested, with a working shutter, non‑working meter, and damage to the prism housing. The EL was Nikon’s first electronically controlled SLR, offering aperture‑priority auto exposure and a robust all‑metal build typical of the Nikkormat line.

A functional user‑grade body ideal for repair, restoration, display, or manual‑exposure shooting with an external meter.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Fair (meter fault, prism housing damage)

• Shutter fires and speeds vary appropriately
• Meter does not work (battery tested)
• Damage to prism housing (cosmetic/structural; does not affect shutter operation)
• Film advance smooth
• Self‑timer operational
• Viewfinder usable with expected dust for age
• Exterior shows moderate to heavy cosmetic wear
• Leatherette intact
• Mount clean and secure
• Battery compartment clean

INCLUDED

• Nikon Nikkormat EL body
• Body cap 

KEY FEATURES

• Classic Nikkormat build quality
• Electronically controlled shutter
• Aperture‑priority auto exposure (meter non‑working in this example)
• Nikon F‑mount compatibility
• Solid mechanical feel
• Ideal for manual shooting or restoration projects

COMPATIBILITY

• Nikon F‑mount lenses (Pre‑AI, AI, AI‑S; body‑dependent metering limitations)
• Uses standard 35mm film
• Requires battery for meter and electronic shutter operation (meter non‑working here)

COLLECTORS / USERS NOTES

The Nikkormat EL remains a desirable body for collectors and Nikon enthusiasts due to its historical significance and robust construction. Examples with prism damage and meter faults are often used as donor bodies, restoration projects or manual‑exposure shooters.

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