need nikon f users' help.
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Hi Kolomo
This is the first version of the F series. Its production was btw 1959-1961 with serial numbers begining from 64xxxxx. Its a beauty and extremely rugged- so rugged that some call it a 'hockey puck'.
For reviews google - 'Nikon F' for identification - google 'Nikon F Collection & Typology'. Hope this helps.
This is the first version of the F series. Its production was btw 1959-1961 with serial numbers begining from 64xxxxx. Its a beauty and extremely rugged- so rugged that some call it a 'hockey puck'.
For reviews google - 'Nikon F' for identification - google 'Nikon F Collection & Typology'. Hope this helps.
There is no F1 for Nikon, Just "Nikon F", than follow by F2
as mentioned by Hlkwee and catchlights, it is the nikon f and that is the prism without a light meter. the nikon f as pointed out by Hlkwee is a real rugged camera. do read up on the camera first as there are some distinct differences from the other models (f2, f3 and so on).
how to know which yr is the model F from ? cos they look v.v.similar.
I saw some of them oso have the prism. http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon_f_bodies.html
which yr's nikon f (with the prism ) will be worth getting ?
I saw some of them oso have the prism. http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon_f_bodies.html
which yr's nikon f (with the prism ) will be worth getting ?
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Another good website ........
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/htmls/slrmain5979.htm
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/htmls/slrmain5979.htm
the different types of nikon f are determined by the prism. it's the same for the nikon f2 and f3. the prism determines the model per se. for example, the nikon f2 body with the dp12 prism is also known as the f2as. the f2 body with dp11 prism is known as the f2a.
in terms of worth, it really depends whether you need a metered prism. if you don't the light meter, the non metered prism is a good choice. it's probably the lightest combination. it's also the more expensive prism. if you need an in built light meter, you may want to consider the ftn.
the mir site pointed out by xrium is a good starting place. cameraquest also has a pretty good write up.
any reason why you're looking specifically at the nikon f?
Genie In A Lightbox
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I kinda like this SLR, any user review on this ?
And which version of Nikon F is this ?:dunno:
This is a Nikon F. Nikon's first SLR that evolved from the Nikon rangefinder series. You can see the layout of the film counter/film advance lever, shutter button, shutter speed dial, film rewind lever is identical to the Nikon rangefinders. Your picture shows one with the non-metered prism. Locally I see more Nikon F bodies with FTN prism for sale. If you want the configuration shown in the picture, you will have to be patient while shopping around. If you have used meterless mechanical cameras before, then you will be able to get the hang of it quite easily. It is well-built and comes in chrome and black paint (more rare and ex). Film loading is via a removable back not a hinged back on subsequent Nikon professional F series.
no specific reason, maybe because of its history and I really love the design of it, :heart:
after watching this video:
[video=youtube;JKyR9Z_ZUsU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKyR9Z_ZUsU[/video]
[video=youtube;5FaToHTJ2ok]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FaToHTJ2ok[/video]
it makes me want it even more.;p
yup, I walk around those cameras shop like hard to find the non-metered version.
for the non-metered version, what will be the market price for it ?
jonmanjiro
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This camera was in production for a lot more than three years. Try 1959 to 1974
I kinda like this SLR, any user review on this ?
And which version of Nikon F is this ?:dunno:
This Nikon F still has the "Nippon Kogaku" logo in front of the shutter release button, so is an early to mid-production camera. Could have been made anywhere from 1959 to 1968. There is only one version of the "Nikon F" but small incremental improvements were made during the 15 year production run.
http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon-f.html
Everything u need to know about the Nikon F is in this guy's collection and extensive 'research'
Everything u need to know about the Nikon F is in this guy's collection and extensive 'research'
This particular variant (with fixed prism) was indeed produced between 1959 to 1961. There were other variants produced between 1959 to 1974. The Nikon 'F' Later versions were F2/F2b/F2a/F2as which ended its production in 1974. After that the 'F' continued with F3/F3hp/F3af/F4/F4s/F4e/F5and F6. Hope this helps. So if we are talking about the F series, you can still purchase a Nikon F6 brand new in Japan.
This camera was in production for a lot more than three years. Try 1959 to 1974
This Nikon F still has the "Nippon Kogaku" logo in front of the shutter release button, so is an early to mid-production camera. Could have been made anywhere from 1959 to 1968. There is only one version of the "Nikon F" but small incremental improvements were made during the 15 year production run.
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