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 …

Nikon F was the world' first SLR to provide the full coupling of not only the shutter speed but also the aperture to the exposure meter Nikon Meter. The accessories considered typically required for the system were made available at the initial stage.

This Nikon F is what's been putting LEICA out of business ever since its introduction. Ultimately, it is the Nikon F which landed Nikon it's place in today's camera world. The Nikon F works perfectly with any auto- or manual-focus Nikon lens, except G lenses.

Apr 27, 2018 · 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.

Jul 25, 2024 · At first Nippon Kogaku chose to build rangefinder cameras, but soon they realised that the SLR camera would be the future professional camera of choice, and launched their impressive Nikon F system camera.

Aug 27, 2014 · 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.

To overcome some of the drawbacks of early SLR cameras, the new Nikon F featured an automatic mirror return, auto diaphragm to open the attached lens’s aperture and provide the brightest possible viewfinder image, a depth-of-field preview button to stop the lens down, and a mirror lockup feature to reduce vibrations.

Feb 14, 2023 · How did the Nikon F become the fixture, the staple, it is today? Was it merely a matter of good luck and savvy marketing, or was there something more? Let’s turn the clock back to before the...

Sep 21, 2024 · Nikon F Review – The classic Nikon F with Photomic FTn Finder and 50mm f1.4 – the only camera I ever really need. Rallying the troops…A little history lesson on the Nikon F. It’s a little known fact that Nikon management were not keen on the SLR concept.

Apr 1, 2013 · 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.