Nikon Nikonos V Repair Manual
Specifications and Main Features
- Camera specifications: 35 mm Amphibious electronically controlled carbon plane shutter reflex camera of type Nikkor
- Film Specifications: Supports use of standard 35 mm cartridge type films
- Lens: An UW-Nikkor lens of 35 mm with a focal length of F2.5
- Lens type: Fingermount in nikonos bayonet
- Shutter: SEIKO MFCE226; Metal vertical travel focal plane type electronically controlled
- A(AUTO):The camera has electronically stepless speed control on the range of (1/30 s – 1/1000 s) from 1/1000 on the range up to 1/30
- M(MANUAL):pd980680 ICS5348 quartz controlled 1/30–1/1000 s shutter speeds
- M90 (MECHANICAL): 1/90 s Externally driven mechanism.
- B(BULB): mechanical means to take long exposure
- Viewfinder: Inverted Galilean Type Albada Finder built-in camera is suitable with a standard 35 mm lens
- Coverage of approximately 85% of the picture plane vision at infinity (oc)
- 0.55X magnification, diopter -0.9, long eye relief permits viewing with the eye 40 mm away from the finder
- Correction marks of parallax are provided
- Viewfinder display: Shutter speed indications include 30, 60, 125, 250, 500, 1000 with LED Interface.
- LED over-and under exposure warning arrows
- ready light shaped like a thunderbolt
- Film-advance lever: Wound in one motion or a series of motions
- Counter frame: additive type
- Film Rewind: manually with the help of film rewind crank after the shutter speed/mode selector switch is turned to “R”;
- Exposure metering: Through the Lens (TTL) Photocell metering metering: always center weighted which is about 25% of the picture area
- EV Range: EV8 to EV19 at ASA/ISO 100 using F2.8 lens;
- Film speed: ASA/ISO 25-1600
- Shutter release button: Button initial pressure triggers the meter
- Flash Type: X-sync only through the five-pins flash socket located at the base of the camera
- Flash Device: flash metering using TTL with SB-102.
- Flash ready lights: LED which is thunderbolt shape in viewfinder comes on when SB-102 and other flashes have recycled
- Batteries: one 3V lithium type CR 1/3, two 1.55V silver-oxide type SR-44, or one 1.5V alkaline-manganese type LR-44.
- Checking battery: Possible when shutter speed/mode selector dial is moved to any position M90, B or R will not work
- Withstand pressures: up to 6kg/cm² at 50 m underwater
- Dimensions: 146mm in breadth, 99mm in height and 58mm in depth
- Weight: Comes to around 695 grams, without a lens
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it true that I can only use certain films with the Nikonos V?
A: The Nikonos V is compatible with normal 35 millimeter cartridge type films.
Q: Can I take it underwater since the Nikonos V has been reported to be waterproof?
A: The device can go underwater and works under pressures of 6kg/cm² at depths of 50m.
Q: The Nikonos V what lens can be used with it?
A: The standard lens is the UW Nikkor 35mm F2.5 lens which has a nikonos bayonet mount for attaching lenses.
Q: Where would I find the metering information on the Nikonos V and how is it done? A: The Nikonos V employs a through-the-lens (TTL) feedback light intensity-metering system that has a center meter-weighted rate of 25%.
Q: Which batteries will work with the Nikonos V?
A: The Nikonos V can work with a 3 volt lithium battery (CR 1/3 type), two 1.55 volt silver-oxide batteries (SR-44 type) or a 1.5 volt alkaline-manganese battery (LR-44 type).
Q: What range of shutter speed is on offer in the Nikonos V?
A: The available shutter speeds are from one-thirtieth of a second to one thousandth of a second, with options for manual and mechanical settings as well.
Q: Can the Nikonos V accommodate flash units?
A: While other speedlights can be used, the Nikonos V accommodates X-sync flash through a five pins flash socket at the bottom of the camera and TTL flash metering.
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