Nikon F

Nikon’s first SLR went to war, summited Everest and was blasted into space. It introduced the world to F mount – and left an indelible mark on the history of photography

The Nikon F is arguably the most important camera Nikon ever released. Every Nikon SLR and DSLR’s lineage can be traced right back to this legendary camera, launched in 1959. It was, then, Nippon Kogaku’s first single-lens reflex device, debuted the legendary F mount and was quite simply the most advanced SLR of its time. The camera combined a truly formidable roster of mod cons including easy access for loading/removing film, depth-of-field preview button, spring-loaded reflex mirror, mirror lock up and an automatic diaphragm. THE BEST AROUND As the years rolled by, the Nikon F just kept getting better and better, thanks to a raft of modular accessories and upgrades including interchangeable backs, prisms and motor drives. It was the first SLR compatible with a motor drive for 4fps burst shooting (later…

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N-photo: The Nikon (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2024

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