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Nikon F401x Technical Specifications |
| Type of camera | Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) with built-in TTL flash | |
| Picture format | 24 x 36mm [standard 35mm (135) film format) | |
| Lens mount | Nikon bayonet mount | |
| Lenses | AF Nikkor lenses (except AF-Nikkor 80mm f/2.8, ED 200mm f/3.5 IF, and autofocus converter TC-16/TC-16A), and non-AF Nikkor lenses (with limitation*) available | |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism type; 0.8x magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; 92% frame coverage with Eyepiece cover: Model DK-5 prevents stray light from entering viewfinder | |
| Autofocus actuation method | Single servo | |
| Focus modes: | Autofocus, and manual focus with focusing confirmation | |
| Autofocus modes: | Single-Servo AF and Continuous-Servo AF Continuous-Servo is possible in ADVANCED mode only | |
| Autofocus detection system: | TTL phase detection system using Nikon Advanced AM200 sensor module | |
| Autofocus detection range: | Approx. EV -1 to 19 (at ISO 100) | |
| Auto Exposure lock: | Available via pressing the AE-L button while the meter is on (Centre-Weighted Metering selected when the AEL button is pressed) | |
| Focusing Screen | Nikon BriteView screen with central focus brackets for autofocus operation | |
| Focus tracking: | Automatically activated with a moving subject: works as long as subject moves towards or away from the camera at a constant speed | |
| Focus Confirmation | Available in manual focus mode with an AF Nikkor, mountable Nikkor and Series E lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster | |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed auto, Shutter-Priority auto, Aperture-Priority auto and Manual exposure modes | |
| Programmed Auto exposure control: | Nikon Auto Multi-Program; both shutter speed and aperture are set automatically | |
| Shutter-Priority Auto exposure control: | Aperture automatically selected to match manually set shutter speed | |
| Aperture-Priority Auto exposure control: | Shutter speed automatically selected to match manually set aperture. | |
| Manual exposure control: | Both aperture and shutter speed are set manually | |
| Auto exposure lock: | Available by pressing the AE-L button while the exposure meter is on | |
| Viewfinder information: | Green focus indicator LED for focusing, red extire indicator LED shows over- and underexposure warning, and correct exposure; red flash ready-light for flash photography | |
| Metering range | EV 0 to EV 19 at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens | |
| Exposure Metering | Matrix Metering (for ensuring correct automatic operation in Programmed, Shutter-Priority and Aperture-Priority auto exposure modes); Centre-Weighted Metering (for Manual exposure mode or when using the AE-L button in auto exposure mode); metering activated by lightly pressing shutter release button: stays on for approx. 8 sec. after lifting finger from button | |
| Film speed range and setting | ISO 25 to 5000 for DX-coded film. Automatically set by DX-coded film (ISO 100 is automatically set for all non-DX-coded films) | |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter | |
| Shutter speeds | 1/2000 to 30 sec. on Programmed and Aperture-Priority auto exposure modes; 1/2000 to 1 sec. on Shutter-Priority auto and Manual exposure modes: T setting for long time exposure provided | |
| Shutter Release: | Electromagnetic | |
| Automatic film advance | Film automatically advances to frame one when shutter release button is depressed once; film advance indicator rotates to show that film is loaded and being advanced properly.Film automatically advances one frame at approx. 0.4 sec. when shutter is released; film advance stops automatically at end of film roll. | |
| Frame counter | Accumulative type; automatically reset when camera back is opened | |
| Film rewind | Automatically rewound by built-in motor | |
| Self timer | Electronically controlled; approx.10 sec. exposure delay; blinking LED indicates self-timer operation; two-shot self-timer is possible; cancellable | |
| Reflex mirror | Automatic, instant-return type | |
| Camera back | film cartridge confirmation window and film advance indicator | |
| Accessory shoe | Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact, ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact | |
| Built-in TTL flash: | Guide number: 12 (Metres, at ISO 100 and 20°C); Angle of coverage: 28mm lens or longer lens with some limitations. | |
| Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash: | Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is possible in auto exposure modes; Centre-Weighted Fill-Flash is possible in Manual exposure mode | |
| Flash synchronization | In Programmed auto or Aperture-Priority auto, shutter operates 1/125 to 1/60 sec. (or 1/[focal lengthj sec. with lens focal length less than 60mm); in Shutter-Priority auto or Manual exposure mode, automatically set to 1/125 sec. when shutter is manually set at 1/125 sec. or faster; if shutter is manually set at 1/125 sec. or slower, shutter fires as set | |
| Flash ready-light | Flash ready-light blinks when flash is recommended (scene darker than EV 10 at ISO 100, or a scene with brightness of EV 10 or higher at ISO 100 where the centre portion is darker than other areas by more than EV 2) and lights up when built-in TTL flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight is ready to fire. Autofocus flash photography: Possible only with Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-24, SB-23, SB-22 or SB-20 or any other dedicated flash units | |
| Batteries | Four AA-type batteries | |
| Body finish: | Silver and Black available | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | F-401x: 154 X 102 X 65mm F-401x Quartz Date: 154 X 102 X 67mm | |
| Weight (body only) | F-401x: Approx. 647g F-401x Quartz Date: 654g | |
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For Databack function (F-401x (Quartz Date only) Data imprint functions: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, No imprint, Month/Day/Year and Day/Month/Year are selectable; 24-hour built-in clock with timing accuracy within +90 seconds a month at normal temperatures Power source: One 3V lithium (CR2025) battery |
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Number of film rolls per fresh battery *: |
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Batteries |
Without Flash |
With flash |
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at 20° C |
at -10° C |
at 20° C |
at -10° C |
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AA Type Alkaline manganese (LR06) |
78 |
20 |
19 |
4 |
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NiCd (KR AA) |
38 |
22 |
11 |
6 |
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Zinc-Carbon (SUM 3) |
20 |
5 |
2 |
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* Number of 36 exposure fllm rolls per set of fresh batteries (approx.). For autofocus operation with AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-f/4.5 lens covering the full range from infinity (oo) to the closest distance and back to infinity (oo) before each shot, at 1/125 sec. or faster shutter speed. Note: The Nikon F-401x will accept all Nikon F mount lenses that have Al (Automatic Maximum Aperture Indexing). Full performance, including autofocus, requires the use of AF Nikkor lenses. |
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