The Nikon F camera, introduced in April 1959, [1] was Nikon's first SLR camera. It was one of the most advanced cameras of its day. [ 2 ] Although many of the concepts had already been introduced elsewhere, it was revolutionary in that it was the …

After the Second World War, the camera was equipped with the pentaprism type eye-level (erect image) viewfinder, full-automatic aperture control, quick-return reflex mirror and other enhancements, and the drawbacks of SLR cameras were removed and …

2018年4月27日 · The amount of care taken in its design and build made it clear – the Nikon F was the only camera to own for professional 35mm work. For the entirety of its production run, the Nikon F would consistently prove itself to be the most reliable, versatile, and effective photographic tool available.

The Nikon F was Nikon's first SLR, and the world first universally adopted 35mm SLR. It is the same as the 1956 Nikon SP rangefinder camera with a prism grafted on top. Interchangeable prisms are actually because the Nikon was first designed as a rangefinder, not because the world ever needed interchangeable prisms.

2024年7月25日 · The Nikon F camera designation depends on the finder that is attached: Nikon F - camera with plain pentaprism finder, introduced in 1959; Nikon F Photomic - camera with the Photomic external metered finder, introduced in 1962; Nikon F Photomic T - camera with the TTL Photomic T meter finder, introduced in 1965

In 1959, when Nikon rolled out its first ever single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, the company took possession of “F” and it has been symbolic in the photography world ever since. Nikon’s flagship SLR film cameras have all carried the F designation, followed by a number.

The Nikon F is arguably the most significant SLR in 35mm history. Introduced in March 1959, the F immediately became Nikon's best seller and established Nikon as the Professional's 1st choice.

2014年8月27日 · Drawing on innovations made by the likes of Exacta, Leica, Contax, and Asahi, the Nikon F was a camera that changed everything. It immediately earned a reputation for being the best SLR ever made. Even today it retains this distinction for many seasoned photographers.

2013年4月1日 · The Nikon F was Nikon’s very first single-lens reflex camera which, arguably, single-handedly ushered in a golden age for Japanese camera manufacturers and SLRs in general.

2024年3月24日 · The Nikon F was designed as a system camera, enabling its use with a variety of viewfinders, choice of focusing screens, motor drives, and other accessories. At launch, Nikon offered an extensive selection of lenses ranging from wide-angle to telephoto, including the fast 58mm f/1.2 standard lens.