The Nikkormat FT, known as the Nikomat FT in Japan, was introduced in 1965. This original Nikkormat body features averaging metering, similar to the Nikon F Photomic T. Its viewfinder does not display the shutter speed, and the meter needle brackets are thin without "+" and "-" markings. The meter requires manual indexing against the film speed. The FT was later superseded by the FTN.