Description
C/w: instruction for Nikon F & F-36 (Japanese text) maker’s boxes for motor drive only.
Nikon’s first single lens reflex camera, and the first Japanese SLR to have interchangeable focusing screens, was designed to meet professional demands. Its features include an interchangeable viewfinder, titanium focal plane shutter, mirror lock, rapid-return mirror, removable back to allow attachment of an F-36 or F-250 motor drive, safety lock and rewind mark on the shutter release collar, film reminder dial for 20 or 36 exposures, self-timer lever with a start button, depth of field preview button, and a specially reinforced tripod socket. This was the first SLR with a 100% image visible in the viewfinder – what is seen in the viewfinder is what appears on the slide or negative.
Electronic flash is synchronised at 1/60 sec.; the camera has a lift-and-turn ring on the shutter speed dial for synchro settings for other types of flash units, and direct contact for flash units on the hinged rewind crank.
The first Nikon F was introduced with a pentaprism finder and had the serial number 6400001; it can be recognised by the engraved capital F on the front. The first bodies can be identified by the hollow film advance lever, similar to that on the Nikon SP rangefinder camera.
The name “Apollo” derives from Nikon’s association with NASA during the Apollo Space Programme when Nikon supplied both test equipment and equipment to be used on flights.
35mm single-lens-reflex camera. Negative size 24 x 36mm
Interchangeable eye-level finder with pentaprism supplied as standard equipment
Type A interchangeable focusing screen supplied as standard equipment
Vibration-free automatic instant-return mirror with locking-up feature
Focal-plane shutter with titanium foil shutter curtain. Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 second plus B and T
Built-in calibrated self-timer can be set for 3- to 10-second delay, with markings for 3, 6 and 10 seconds
Flash synchronization at any speed except T with flashbulbs and at speeds up to 1/60 second with electronic flash
Depth-of-field preview button
Nikon F bayonet-type lens mount
Self-resetting frame counter
Single-stroke film-advance lever winds the film, cocks the shutter and operates the frame counter
Film-rewind crank folds flat when not in use
Detachable camera back is interchangeable with Nikon F-36 Motor Drive backs
Fixed take-up spool
Tripod socket on the baseplate
Film-speed reminder dial can be set for colour or black-and-white. ASA rating from ASA 25-1600
Dimensions: width 147mm, height 98mm, thickness 56mm (without lens)
Weight: body without lens 685g
The F-36 is ‘the F motor’ and Japan’s first motor drive for a 35mm reflex camera. It’s equipped with a selector switch for L (2 frames per second), M1 (2.5 fps), M2 (3 fps), and H (4 fps only with the reflex mirror locked in the up position). Power is supplied by a separate 12-volt battery pack that holds eight AA batteries.
Second-hand Grading Description
- NEWAn item that has not been removed from the box or protective wrapping.
- UNUSEDAn item that may have been removed from the original packaging, but has never been used.
- MINT100% as new
- MINT-98%-99% as new
- EXC++95%-97% as new
- EXC+90%-94% as new
- EXCOriginal finish may have slight scratches or rubbed. No dents or deep scratches.
- VGMay be slightly scratched, scuffed or worn, but in good mechanical order with clean optics
- VG-An item that falls below our regular level of gradings. Items in VG- condition will have excessive signs of use.
Please note that the following important points when you see our grading description. When applied to lenses it means that the optics are in perfect condition. What we are describing is the cosmetic condition of the lens barrel. When it applies to cameras, motor drives, speedlights etc. the understanding is that the item is in perfect working order and the description would mean the exterior appearance. In other words we are judging cosmetic appearance.
“Grays of Westminster, where mint is also a highly prized English adjective.”
– Professional Photographer magazine
Returns and Refunds
All second hand equipment comes with a 14-day Sale or Return period and a 6-month warranty. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with a second hand item you have received from us you may return it for a full refund within 14 days of purchase, the only stipulation being that the item is in the same condition as it was purchased.
If an item is found faulty at the time of purchase your shipping costs to return the item to us will also be refunded.
Where the item has been used within the 28-day returns period, we may make a deduction from any refund if the value of the goods has been reduced
You may return a second hand item for a refund if it is no longer desired or required but please note that your shipping costs will not be refunded under these circumstances.
Special Grays of Westminster extended warranties on both new and second-hand Nikon equipment are included on certain Nikon Owner magazine subscriptions which can be purchased via our online shop.
This returns policy does not affect your statutory rights. Details of your statutory rights are available from the Citizens Advice Bureau or Consumer Direct.
Delivery Information
Orders placed Monday to Friday before 12pm will be shipped the same day. Orders placed after 12pm or on the weekend will be shipped the next working day.
If your item is out of stock or on pre-order we will contact you as soon as it becomes available to make delivery arrangements.
Courier delivery estimates:
- UK Mainland 1-2 working days
- UK Remote 2-3 working days
- Europe 3-4 working days (customs and duties permitting)
- ROW 5-7 working days (customs and duties permitting)
For standard Royal Mail shipping please note that delivery times vary.
Cost of delivery:
Orders for delivery in the UK over the value of £200 are delivered free of charge.
Exact shipping charges will be shown at the checkout.
