OT? Nikonos

[RML]

As of today, I'm also a Nikonos owner! Got it on eBay past night. Can't wait to get my hands on it, which will take some time, of course.

Pic of camera here: http://shardsofphotography.blogspot.com/2006/01/new-nikonos-owner.html .

Now, I need to read up on this beast. In a previous thread there were two very good links but is there more out there that's worth my time and patience? 😛

Now where can I get a pair of waders...?

 

[ChrisN]

Congratulations! I've always been fascinated by these; I had a boss once who used one while scuba-diving. It weighed a ton! You'll have to give us some underwater shots!

 

[RML]

I'm mainly thinkin of using it for semi-submerged shots and shots near the water line. ( http://shardsofphotography.blogspot.com/2006/01/on-edge-of-land-and-water.html )

I want to try to get into the water and do some nature photography. In my mind it would be kinda cool to go where the ducks go, into the reeds and creeks and such, to see the water bugs, the frogs and all in their habitat. It'll be a cool adventure, even in summer, but if I don't try I'll never know. Must be how David Attenborough and Jacques Cousteau started out, right? 😛

 

[Stephanie Brim]

I thought about a Nikonos, but I think I'm just going to invest in one of those underwater Lomo cameras. I'm interested in underwater photography, but I'm not interested in spending more than $50 for the oportunity to do it. 🙂

 

[RJBender]

They are also good for taking photos in the rain.

R.J.

 

[Stephanie Brim]

You haven't seen me out in the rain taking photos with my umbrella hat yet, have you?

 

[RJBender]

You haven't seen me out in the rain taking photos with my umbrella hat yet, have you?

Not yet. Why don't you upload a pic? 😀

R.J.

 

[RML]

I thought about a Nikonos, but I think I'm just going to invest in one of those underwater Lomo cameras. I'm interested in underwater photography, but I'm not interested in spending more than $50 for the oportunity to do it. 🙂

Yes, it was a bit more than $50. It was $132.50, which is a little over 100 euro. Not bad price, I think. Historic auctions showed higher prices ($175+) for similar offers.

 

[Poptart]

I have one myownself--haven't used it yet.
Nikon designed it for Cousteau and it was origionally called the Calypso.

 

[Stephanie Brim]

Yes, it was a bit more than $50. It was $132.50, which is a little over 100 euro. Not bad price, I think. Historic auctions showed higher prices ($175+) for similar offers.

Not a bad price at all, really. It's definitely a good find. 🙂

 

[RML]

I have one myownself--haven't used it yet.
Nikon designed it for Cousteau and it was origionally called the Calypso.

Actually, IIRC, Cousteau designed it and Nikon bought the patents and designs. 🙂

 

[RML]

Not a bad price at all, really. It's definitely a good find. 🙂

YEah, good find, I hope. 🙂 I hope to be able to use it for what I have in mind. I may have to get in touch with the park rangers of the local forest and see if they can be of any help. Maybe I might need a permit or so. I could do with a little boat as well. 😛 I'm not much of a water person myself (never surfed, never yaghted, don't like the beach) so getting myself into the water, submerging myself in it and actually doing photography will be a big step. I wish it was summer, the water warmer and the temp higher. Perhaps that would make things a bit easier. 🙂

 

[Bryan Lee]

As of today, I'm also a Nikonos owner! Got it on eBay past night. Can't wait to get my hands on it, which will take some time, of course.

Pic of camera here: http://shardsofphotography.blogspot.com/2006/01/new-nikonos-owner.html .


Now, I need to read up on this beast. In a previous thread there were two very good links but is there more out there that's worth my time and patience? 😛

Now where can I get a pair of waders...?

I knew I shouldnt have posted about wanting a Nikonos last week 😀 Here is a link to where you can get about anything like waders, camo, duck decoys, calls, recordings, maps, or about anything else that would ever be useful in taking pictures from or sneaking around in a aquatic waterfowl environment. Google flooded green timber ducks, and Bayou Meto to look around for some good duck pictures.

Max's Prarie Wings LINK​

 

[BrianShaw]

They are also good for taking photos in the rain.

R.J.

Also good for photographing in potentially explosive or extremely dusty environments. For several years I photographed in coal and metal/non-metal mines (no kidding). This was in the 1980's. We generally used Nikormat's because they were affordable and survived repeated overhauls. Vivitar 385 was our strobe-of-choice because they were didn't feel guilty throwing them away. They also did a good job of replicating the "view of a miner" -- lots of harsh shadows gnerated by equipment lights and cap lamps. In coal mines there are special requirements because of methane gas. All electric/electronics must be sealed so we used Nikonos and a special approved strobe. Changing film was slow and risky, however. I still have one of the Nikonos. I don't think it has ever been fully submerged in water.

 

[Poptart]

YEah, good find, I hope. 🙂 I hope to be able to use it for what I have in mind. I may have to get in touch with the park rangers of the local forest and see if they can be of any help. Maybe I might need a permit or so. I could do with a little boat as well. 😛 I'm not much of a water person myself (never surfed, never yaghted, don't like the beach) so getting myself into the water, submerging myself in it and actually doing photography will be a big step. I wish it was summer, the water warmer and the temp higher. Perhaps that would make things a bit easier. 🙂

Swimming pools, movie stars!

Here are the three main things you need to know:
The camera can only be opened if the lens is removed first.
Grease the seals with vaseline before you close it and mount the lens.
Rinse in fresh water and dry off after each wet use.

 

[RML]

Swimming pools, movie stars!

Wouldn't mind the combination! Wish I knew some movie stars, or models, willing to get wet with me. 😛

Here are the three main things you need to know:
The camera can only be opened if the lens is removed first.
Grease the seals with vaseline before you close it and mount the lens.
Rinse in fresh water and dry off after each wet use.

Ah, good advice!
I'll keep it in mind.
Maybe I should stick it on the camera too.

 

[Honu-Hugger]

Congratulations on what looks to be a very well cared for Nikonos III. I've used III's and V's for years and still prefer the III over the other models -- it's a very dependable classic.

 

[rovnguy]

Before you even think of getting it wet, install a new o-ring kit... and make sure they're properly lubed with silicon lubricant.