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Model
Nikon F
Format
55 mm
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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Brand
Nikon
Model
F Apollo Body Only
eBay Product ID (ePID)
83097423

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Type
SLR
Focus Type
Manual

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  • by ia22x
    Jan 02, 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 ...

  • by samoi00
    Jan 11, 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 ...

  • by buenavistaguy
    Mar 13, 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
    Mar 21, 2023

    great camera

    very nice as described

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: camera_love_jp

  • by tdt0715
    Sep 11, 2018

    Nice Nikon F Camera

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: japan.camera

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