Nikon F Tribute

[taemo]

beautiful cameras!

I myself have been getting into the Nikon SLR bug recently, had a FM2 w/ 50mm 1.8E for over a year now, decided to add a F3HP and 28mm AI-S on the stable but wouldn't mind getting a F2AS and a 50mm 1.4 AI-S down the road too

 

[jonmanjiro]

lynnb--a beauty! Is that one of the fabled "6400" series?
Paul

I've had the privilege of seeing Lynn's lovely early Nikon F in person (and even shooting a few rolls with it!), and it is indeed a "640" F, though not a "6400" F.

A serial number starting with 6400*** would place the camera within the first 1,000 cameras off the production line. From memory, the serial number of Lynn's F starts with 6407*** which places it within the first 8,000 cameras off the production line.

As long as they still have all the correct early features, these early Nikon F's with a serial number starting with 640**** are very sought after by collectors.

Wow Lynn, that's gorgeous. Would love to hear about the differences in detail from the later F's. My Apollo has the different advance lever and self timer lever, and the F2 PC socket. What does yours have that's different?

The head bartender has a great write up on the features of the early Nikon F's on his website at the link below.

https://www.cameraquest.com/nikonf41.htm

 

[Paulbe]

Thanks jonmanjiro! I've seen only one 6400 series, many years ago. Had no idea of the significance until a few years later. Yep--the 6400s bring big bux..
Paul

 

[gb hill]

Thanks jonmanjiro! I've seen only one 6400 series, many years ago. Had no idea of the significance until a few years later. Yep--the 6400s bring big bux..
Paul

Hey Paul, do you have a Nikon F? You seem to know a bit about Nikon slr's. Thank's again about the advice on the other thread about the F3.

 

[Paulbe]

Hello, Greg! Yep--I have 2 "Apollos"--meaning nothing except they are late run and have a plastic tipped advance, and maybe a screw thread PC connection. The "Fs" are not as easy to use as the later F2 and F3, etc--they (the early Fs) have a lot of holdover features from the earlier rangefinder series. The shutter release is to the rear of the chassis and the back is not hinged--you have to think of something to do with the back while you're changing film.

Did you get an F2 or F3?

Paul

 

[colyn]

Here's a couple of mine. A 64-series chrome and a 74-series blackApollo


nikon_f_2 by Colyn Goodson, on Flickr

nikon_f_1 by Colyn Goodson, on Flickr

 

[gb hill]

Did you get an F2 or F3?Paul

No, with my job cutting back hours I bought a 35/2.8 FDn lens for my Canon. Plan to use it along with my other lenses to shoot a long term project. An F2 or 3 isn't out of the picture if I happen to run across one at a good deal.

 

[jim_jm]

Many of you may already be familiar with Richard de Stoutz's site, but for those who aren't, check this out http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon-f.html .

Incredibly comprehensive photos and details about all variations of Nikon F bodies, lenses and accessories from this era. Some info on the F2 as well.

 

[Paulbe]

Jim--that IS quite the site--and sight! I've often wondered if all that stuff is in his personal collection, or ??? The product shots are flawless and the items look new.
Thanks!
Paul

 

[Timmyjoe]

Many of you may already be familiar with Richard de Stoutz's site, but for those who aren't, check this out http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon-f.html .

That site is really fantastic.

 

[Alpsman]

And for all hardcore F-user the book in english:

www.nikon-f.de

 

[humberland]

Nikon F is such a fantastic SLR. I got mine early this year along with Photomic Tn finder (still works!), 1.4/50, 4/200 lens and original instruction manuals. I keep it as a daily user (I only switched to plain prism). All I need to do now is to get my F36 motor drive back to work.

 

[Huss]

Brought to you by Nikon F, Nikkor 55 1.2 and Fuji C200 film

 

[maryland_fotos]

Doesn't hurt to have the equally wonderful 55 1.2 lens attached to it 🙂

Really enjoying this thread folks!

 

[Huss]

I prefer my F to my F6. There is just something something about using the camera that started it all.

 

[John E Earley]

Nikon F by JOHN EARLEY, on Flickr

Nikon F with plain prism and Nikkor H 50mm f2.0 by JOHN EARLEY, on Flickr


Nikon F by JOHN EARLEY, on Flickr

 

[Melancholy]

 

[nikon_sam]

 

[Kevcaster]

My favourite camera of all time. I love the sound of the F shutter.

A cropped shot taken with my iPhone, 50 years of cleverness separates these two.



Latest toy Nikon F c1966/7 by Kevin, on Flickr

 

[colyn]

I put a new mainboard which includes new CDS cells in my FTn finder today. Once back together and I started testing accuracy I found the only tweak I had to do was to center the battery check and it was nearly right on at the start..

Meter is smooth as silk without any jumping whatsoever..