Author Topic: Legend of the Nikon F - portrait of every camera.  (Read 5607 times)

Matthew Currie

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Re: Legend of the Nikon F - portrait of every camera.
« Reply #15 on: August 19, 2016, 22:12:55 »
Thanks for the translations.   I think it's amusing that the actual space cameras were without plastic, but that the last F, known popularly as the "Apollo" for its space connection, is the one with the most plastic on it! 

I agree with The Solitaire:  the first time I saw a Nikon F in about 1960, I knew that this was the ne plus ultra.  I have four now, including a black bodied plain prism one that is a little beat up but works well despite having cost $5.00.  If you've ever operated on the insides of an F, you'll understand the reason that Japanese guy got misty eyed, too.  What a machine!

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Re: Legend of the Nikon F - portrait of every camera.
« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2016, 22:59:18 »
Thank you so much for the footage Richard and the translation Akira.
Really appreciate it.
Is it possible to visit a Nikon plant?
I'm so curious to see how they make a lens and a camera.
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Re: Legend of the Nikon F - portrait of every camera.
« Reply #17 on: August 21, 2016, 03:02:36 »
Thank you mr Akira for helping us with the translation, i hope that you do not mind me sharing this :o :o :o

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Re: Legend of the Nikon F - portrait of every camera.
« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2016, 03:55:20 »
Is it possible to visit a Nikon plant?
I'm so curious to see how they make a lens and a camera.

Aguinaldo, some manufacturers may offer periodical factory tours, but unfortunately I haven't heard of Nikon offering that opportunity to the general public.

Thank you mr Akira for helping us with the translation, i hope that you do not mind me sharing this :o :o :o

No worries.  It was a good training for my English skills.  :)
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Re: Legend of the Nikon F - portrait of every camera.
« Reply #19 on: August 22, 2016, 08:46:06 »
Thank you for the translation Akira! Much appreciated!
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Re: Legend of the Nikon F - portrait of every camera.
« Reply #20 on: August 22, 2016, 09:17:36 »
Glad to be of any help, Erik!
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Re: Legend of the Nikon F - portrait of every camera.
« Reply #21 on: August 25, 2016, 22:04:33 »
My F with a new camera strap



It was the only camera I took with me today :)
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