Nalcom FTL 1000 Synchro Zoom

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Nalcom FTL 1000 Synchro Zoom

Year: 1973-76

Weight: 1573 g

Lens: Shinkor Zoom 1,8 / 6,5 - 65 mm (removable lens)

Split Image Focusing

Auto / Manual Zoom with 2 Speeds

Frame rates: 18, 24, 36 + single frame

Manual / Auto Exposure

Flash contact

Fades

Remote control socket

No sound

Made in Japan

Instruction manual online: http://www.mondofoto.com/manuals/nalcom+ftl+synchro+zoom+1000+pro/

Original price in England (in the year of introduction): £176

Prices on eBay:

• eBay USA:
  • US$196 in 08/1999
  • US$152 in 10/1999
• eBay Germany:
  • EUR 131,00 (+EUR 7,00 shipping) in 06/2007

[edit] Comments

Body has a large lens thread, adaptor "SLR-Lens Adapter Model-101" was available to convert to an M42 (42mm thread). Source: http://www.filmshooting.com/scripts/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6955

Also SLR-Lens Adaptor, converts to Nikon bayonet. I have both.

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