• Address: 27 Spring Cove Ct, Arden, NC 28704 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/05/09

Attn: Divers......wishing to capture the best under H2O images with sharpest resolution?.....Fine Nikonos V 35mm Under H2O professional camera w/ 35mm Nikkor Lens...Orange and Black
Body. Condition: 98%....Near new/minty condition.........TY for Looking!!! pics of camera forth coming.....

Type of Camera: Electronically controlled 35mm amphibious focal plane shutter camera.
Construction: Body made of die-cast copper silumin oxidised aluminium alloy; all joints sealed by O-ring gaskets to ensure absolute watertightness; camera able to withstand pressures up to 6kg/cm2 at a depth of 50m (160 ft.)
Usable film: Standard 35mm cartridge-type film
Picture Format: 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)
Lens mount: Nikonos bayonet mount
Lenses: Dedicated Nikonos Lenses; five UW Nikkor lenses from super wideangle to medium telephoto available. (See below)
Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean-type Albada finder built into camera for use with standard 35mm lens; film frame marks show approx. 85% picture coverage at infinity; 0.55x magnification; +0.9 diopter; high eyepoint allows viewing with eye 40mm away from finder; parallax compensation marks provided; optical viewfinders or frame finders available for dedicated Nikonos lenses.
Viewfinder information: LED shutter speed indications; LED over- and underexposure warning arrows; thunderbolt-shaped ready-light
Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel metal focal-plane type
Shutter Speeds: A (Auto): Electronically controlled stepless speeds from 1/30 to 1/1000 sec.; M (Manual): Quartz-controlled speeds from 1/30 to 1/1000 sec.; M90 (Mechanical): Mechanically controlled at 1/90 sec.; B (Bulb): Mechanically controlled for long exposures; R (Rewind): Setting used when rewinding film.
Shutter release: Button at top of anatomical grip; initial pressure on button switches on meter, meter remains on for 16 sec. after finger is removed; shutter release lock incorporated
Exposure control: Two exposure control modes: A (aperture-priority auto) and M (manual) modes provided
Exposure metering: Through-the-lens (TTL) light intensity feedback metering; TTL flash with SB-104 and other marine speedlights.
Metering range: EV 8 to EV 19 at ISO 100 with f/2.8 lens (from 1/30 sec. at f/2.8 to 1/1000 sec. at f/22)
Film speed range: ISO 25 to 1600
Accessory shoe: Provided; built into top of viewfinder Flash synchronisation: X-sync only via flash socket in camera's base; synchronises at 1/90 sec. or slower; with Nikonos SB-104 and other marine Speedlights, shutter speed automatically switches to 1/90 sec. when shutter speed/mode selector dial is at "A" or at 1/125 or higher in manual mode; at 1/60 sec. or slower on manual, shutter fires at speed set.
Flash ready-light: Thunderbolt-shaped LED in viewfinder lights up when SB-104, SB-105 and others have recycled; blinks to warn of insufficient light output, improper shutter speed/mode selector dial setting, and film speed setting beyond ISO 400 for TTL flash operation.
Film advance lever: Wound in single stroke or series of strokes; 144#161# winding angle; hinged for compact storage; when shutter speed/mode selector dial is at "A," shutter releases at approx. 1.1500 sec. until film frame counter reaches frame "1".
Frame counter: Additive type, advances one frame with each complete stroke of film advance lever whether film is loaded or not; resets when camera back is opened.
Film rewind: Manual via film rewind crank after shutter speed/mode selector dial is set to "R" (Rewind); shutter release button is automatically locked.
Camera Back: Hinged type with camera back locking pin; opened and locked via camera back lock/release latch and camera body.
Batteries: One 3V lithium battery (CR 1/3 type), two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (SB-44 type) or one 1.5V alkaline battery (LR-44 type)
Battery check: Possible when shutter speed/mode selector dial is at any setting except M90, B, R, and frame counter is at or beyond "1"; viewfinder LED lights to indicate proper battery installation and sufficient battery power when shutter release button is depressed; if batteries are exhausted, replace with fresh ones.
Body finish: Black with orange or moss green
Dimensions (WxHxD) : Approx. 146 x 99 x 58mm (5.7 x 3.9 x 2.3 in.)
Weight (body only) : Approx. 700g (24.7 oz.)

NIKONOS V Orange
Catalog of NIKONOS V
The model IV-A became a breakthrough camera for its capability to provide automatic exposure control underwater with the aperture-priority AE. In practice, however, the shooting mode was limited to aperture-priority; then, the addition of the manual mode was requested to permit optional selection of shutter speeds. In response to the request, the NIKONOS V incorporated the manual mode in addition to the aperture-priority AE. In addition, the flash control of Speedlights used with IV-A was based on an external sensor; the V made possible the automatic TTL flash control by using the specifically designed Speedlight models including SB-102 and 103. The model V came out in April 1984 at 73,000 yen with a significant evolution in automatic control of exposure and Speedlight. This model also adopted a mechanical shutter to offer a backup shutter speed of 1/90 sec. in the event of a dead battery, and a Bulb setting, as in the case of IV-A. This model was available with a light orange and green body finish colors, which was a somewhat different look from the predecessor versions of NIKONOS series.
The V, brought nearer to perfection, was used not only in underwater photography but also for land photography in bad weather conditions, and remained a long-selling product for as long as 17 years; even though its sale was discontinued in October 2001, it is still missed by many regular users.
Specifications of NIKONOS V Type of camera Electronically controlled 35 mm focal-plane shutter type underwater camera Depth at which it is water pressure-resistant 50 m Lens mount NIKONOS mount Exposure control Aperture-priority auto (A) and Manual (M) Viewfinder Inverted Galilean-type Albada finder (for use with standard 35 mm lens); Approx. 0.55x magnification; finder coverage approx. 85% Indication within finder LED shutter speed indications; LED over- and under-exposure warning arrows; and flash ready-light Exposure metering TTL center-weighted stop-down metering; SPD (silicon photo diode) used as light receiving element Metering range EV 8 to 19 (ISO 100) Film speed range ISO 25 to 1600 Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel metal focal-plane shutter Shutter speed A (Auto): Electronically controlled from 1/30 to 1/1000 sec.
M (Manual): Quartz-digital electronically controlled from 1/30 to 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 and 1/1000 sec.
Mechanically controlled at M90 (1/90 sec.), and B (Bulb) Flash synchronization X-sync only; synchronizes at 1/90 sec. or slower speeds with the Speedlights; shutter speed automatically switches to 1/90 sec. even in the A (Auto) or Manual (1/125 to 1/1000 sec.) mode when any dedicated Speedlight is used. Camera back Hinged type Camera back opening and closing With camera back locking button due to open/close knob Power source Two (2) 1.55 V SR44 silver-oxide batteries, or two 1.5 V LR44 alkali-manganese batteries Exposure meter switch The switch will be set ON when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down (while the frame counter in the range between 1 and 36); automatically set OFF approx. 16 seconds after the shutter release button is released. Battery check Exposure indication LED in the viewfinder lights up to indicate correct battery installation and sufficient battery power when shutter release button is pressed halfway down. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 146 x 99 x 58 mm (Body alone), Approx. 146 x 99 x 74 mm (with 35 mm f/2.5 lens) Weight (on land) Approx. 700 g (Body alone, without the batteries)



Sample Photo taken by NIKONOS RS AF
Speedlight used with NIKONOS RS AF


Key Features of NIKONOS RS AF


1. World's first underwater Auto-Focus SLR camera

In the NIKONOS series, focusing involved the manual setting of the distance measured visually, even though the RS implemented accurate focusing based on an automatic focusing system simply by pressing the shutter release button halfway down, similarly to typical land-use AF SLR cameras. This facilitated taking close-up shots with Auto Focusing, which conventionally had been difficult to do. In addition, as the SLR camera permits checking the images through the lenses, this model ensured more accurate framing compared to conventional framing through the direct optical viewfinder. Moreover, the viewfinder with a high eye point relief of 60 mm and a parallax of approx. 9 degrees made viewing easier even when wearing an underwater mask, therefore it was highly valued.


2. Matrix Metering

In Matrix Metering, a finder image is separated into five (5) segments and the brightness in the individual segments is comprehensively evaluated to provide the optimum exposure value. This Matrix Metering system resulted in photographic images similar to those perceived by the eye, even in backlit or complicated lighting conditions. In addition, the Matrix Metering could be switched to center-weighted metering as necessary.


3. Aperture-priority AE and manual exposure control

This model was equipped with both exposure control capabilities: aperture-priority AE to allow automatic control of shutter speeds simply by selecting an f-stop number on the aperture ring of camera, and manual exposure control to allow manual control of aperture and shutter speed.


4. Water pressure resistant up to a depth of 100 m

The conventional NIKONOS series models were designed to remain watertight up to a maximum depth of 50 m, but the RS was capable of taking photographs at a water depth of 100 m, which made this model more reliable.


5. Ultimate simplicity of operation

The model allowed selection of aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation and shooting mode with the respective dials on the top of the body. In addition, with the adoption of the automatic focusing system, manual focusing with motor-driven power focusing was available simply by turning the focusing knob clockwise or counterclockwise. The lens range marker and frame counter were equipped with LED illumination to improve visibility. Moreover, easy film loading and automatic film wind-up and rewind were added. All basic settings could be done with the left hand, and the profile of the body was based on a form seeking ultimate simplicity of operation. Furthermore, the exterior design had a real presence; in the hands of Giorgetto Giugiaro, the famous Italian car and industrial designer, the body was shaped into a coherent design from body to lens and Speedlight, including the color ring, providing a quite different image from that of predecessor underwater cameras.


6. Unique compatible lenses

Four compatible lenses were made available, R-UW AF Nikkor 28 mm F2.8 (98,000 yen), R-UW AF Micro Nikkor 50 mm f/2.8 (165,000 yen), R-UW AF Zoom-Nikkor 20 - 35 mm f/2.8 (410,000 yen), and R-UW AF Fisheye Nikkor 28 mm f/2.8 (240,000 yen). The fisheye lens, zoom lens, and other unique lenses, which were not available in the lineup of conventional lenses for underwater photography till then, contributed to expand photographic expressions. The RS adopted the specifically designed R-UW lens mount.


7. Multi-function Speedlight

The multi-function underwater Speedlight SB-104 was also made available with a high-intensity flashlight, an illuminating angle of 100 degrees, and water tightness to a depth of 100 m. It permitted Matrix Balanced Full-Flash speedlight control when used with the concurrently released RS, and the flash remote, slave sensor and slave mode to trigger it with another strobe, and many other features gained considerable popu
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