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【Body Exce +4】Nikon F Apollo Eyelevel SLR Film Camera & 50mm f/1.4 From JAPAN

T S camera from Japan 631342200061

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US $189.99

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“Serial NumberBody #7379595Lens #387097■ Condition Total : Excellent+++ . Appearance : Excellent++++ ”... Read moreAbout condition

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Located in: amagasakisi, Japan

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Condition: Used

Seller notes: “Serial NumberBody #7379595Lens #387097■ Condition Total : Excellent+++ . Appearance : ... “Serial NumberBody #7379595Lens #387097■ Condition Total : Excellent+++ . Appearance : Excellent++++ . Finder : Excellent++++ . Lens : Excellent . ■ AppearanceThere is a small dent in the corner of the body next to the winding lever.The exterior has some scratches and rust.No big dents or scratches.*Please check photos.■ Optics◆ FinderThere is no fog.There is no fungus.There is no scratches.There are tiny dusts and thin haze.*No significant effect on visibility.◆ LensThere is no scratches.There is no separation.There are tiny dusts.There is fungus all over the inside of the lens.*A light cloudiness can be seen in the photographed image.■ FunctionalIt works properly.The shutter speed operates from low to high.Shutter and timer works well.The Light shielding seal was replaced with a new one.■ Bundled ItemsStrap・Body cap・Front cap・Rear capAll you can see on the picture will be included in a set of a package.Thank you.”

Series: Nikon F

Format: 35 mm

Color: Silver

Model: Nikon F

Features: Timer

MPN: N/A

Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

Brand: Nikon

Type: SLR

Focus Type: Manual

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The Nikon F Apollo is an analog single lens reflex camera that takes 35mm in black and white and produces photos in a 24mm x 36mm standard format. This is one of the "F" models, which were first produced in April 1959. The Apollo F is one of the last F models made in 1973 in Japan. The camera body comes with MF-250 film. These innovative and groundbreaking photographic devices were the mainstay of professional photographers throughout the 1960s and early 70s, so most of the iconic shots of the Vietnam War, The Beatles, and The Doors were taken with these classic pieces of equipment. It is manual, has a classic body, and some of the features include interchangeable prisms, focusing screens, and a depth-of-field preview button. There is a mirror that has lock-up capability, and the camera can be mounted bayonet-style. It has a large lens release button and a single-stroke ratcheted advance lever. It uses a built-in motor drive to advance the roll (it was the first 35mm camera on the market to use a motor drive rather than a winder to do this), and the possible exposures are F36 (36 exposure) or F250 (250 exposure). The Nikon F Apollo body also has a viewfinder showing 100 percent of the image, which is rare in cameras from this era. It is durable and carefully made and designed, with a fully removable and interchangeable back. Its shutter is a titanium foil focal plane with various types of flash synchronization, and it is rated for 100,000 shutter releases when in new condition. It is capable of firing shutter speeds up to four frames per second (mirror locked up) or three frames per section with full reflex viewing maintained. It employs the mirror lens system a Catadioptric system design, which allowed the light path to be folded and thus making it more compact than others do from this same era. The Nikon F Apollo is compatible with a huge range of lenses from Nikon, covering 21 mm to 1000 mm focal length, and they are mounted via the Nikon F bayonet (which is very similar to what you will find on a digital single lens reflex today). As far as stock goes, it uses special 35 mm roll 250 exposure film back or two Speed Magny film backs, the same as a Polaroid 600. The Nikon F Apollo uses two PX-625 1.3V mercury cell batteries, and rather than the auto exposure, you’ll need to use an electronic flash bulb that fits into the socket at the top. For the real die-hard single lens reflex 35mm photographic enthusiast who wants their pictures to have authentic atmosphere and depth, or for those who prefer levers over auto, grains over Photoshop, black and white over full color, cameras like the Nikon F Apollo 1973 are rare finds and irreplaceable treasures. This is an amazingly well made retro tool and piece of photographic history.

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Nikon

Model

F Apollo Body Only

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SLR

Focus Type

Manual

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by ia22x
02 Jan, 2014
The Nikon F is a legend and deservedly so.
The Nikon F (and the F2) is the camera that dominated 35mm SLR photography during the 1960s and 1970s. It is the camera that was most often used by photojournalists during the Vietnam War. It is rugged and simple, and it leaves all the control in the hands of the photographer. It is useful to note that what you see through the viewfinder is exactly (100%) what you will get on film. Not all cameras can claim this feature. The F/F2 offer a treasure trove of accessories: lenses (fisheye to ultra long), motor drives, screens, meter/non-meter viewfinders, filters, cassettes, hand grips, etc. The Nikon F Apollo is the Nikon F at the end of its tenure. It offers a few enhancements, such as a better thumb wind and a matching self-timer, etc. If you like 35mm photography and you like/want ... The Nikon F (and the F2) is the camera that dominated 35mm SLR photography during the 1960s and 1970s. It is the camera that was most often used by photojournalists during the Vietnam War. It is rugged and simple, and it leaves all the control in the hands of the photographer. It is useful to note that what you see through the viewfinder is exactly (100%) what you will get on film. Not all cameras can claim this feature. The F/F2 offer a treasure trove of accessories: lenses (fisheye to ultra long), motor drives, screens, meter/non-meter viewfinders, filters, cassettes, hand grips, etc. The Nikon F Apollo is the Nikon F at the end of its tenure. It offers a few enhancements, such as a better thumb wind and a matching self-timer, etc. If you like 35mm photography and you like/want manual focus, this is likely the camera for you. At your disposal is a vast array of superb Nikkor lenses. The F/F2 allow the use of all manual focus Nikkor lenses: pre-AI, AI, and AIS. The Nikon F is a legend and deservedly so. Buy one now before the camera collectors get all the good ones.
by samoi00
11 Jan, 2015
Great value of product.
Well received your Nikon F on last saturday. It takes only 3 days from Japan to Singapore since I placed an order and it was much faster than what I expected. My father(passed away 12 years ago) have had Nikon F, F2 and F3 with 55mm F1.2 and 300mm F2.8. Especially, Nikon F appolo, it was My father's first Camera which took plenty of pictures of my since I was born. As years go by my family's financial status was getting worse and worse, when I became a University student, my father had to sell all cameras and lenses to pay my registration and tution fee. Therefore, I made up my mind to collect all of them again. From time to time, I have searched through ebay and Korean camera community, I collected all of them again. However, Nikon F(Black body) which was not the same model as my father ... Well received your Nikon F on last saturday. It takes only 3 days from Japan to Singapore since I placed an order and it was much faster than what I expected. My father(passed away 12 years ago) have had Nikon F, F2 and F3 with 55mm F1.2 and 300mm F2.8. Especially, Nikon F appolo, it was My father's first Camera which took plenty of pictures of my since I was born. As years go by my family's financial status was getting worse and worse, when I became a University student, my father had to sell all cameras and lenses to pay my registration and tution fee. Therefore, I made up my mind to collect all of them again. From time to time, I have searched through ebay and Korean camera community, I collected all of them again. However, Nikon F(Black body) which was not the same model as my father had. Finally, I can complete my mission on your support. I really appreciate you to sell this memorable camera to me. Even thought, all old cameras are not in use,ust displayed in the living room, I am very happy to remember my father who gave a lot of love to my family. All the best to you.
by buenavistaguy
13 Mar, 2018
This is the camera model I started my professional photographic career back in 1972
This was the flagship of the SLR movement back in the 60's Nikon F cameras were used by many photo journalists throughout the Vietnam war the camera is beautifully design and well made with a titanium shutter curtain.I love this camera I am glad I found one in such great shape at a great price.Everything works on this as it did on a new camera I highly recommend this camera.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: japan.camera
by doooby
21 Mar, 2023
great camera
very nice as described
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: camera_love_jp
by tdt0715
11 Sep, 2018
Nice Nikon F Camera
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: japan.camera

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