1. Overview
1. History
1. From rangefinder to SLR
2. From rollfilm to 35mm
3. From German to Japanese
4. Towards camera systems
2. Questions
1. What's a Nikon F worth?
2. How do you remove the prism?
3. How do you remove the screen?
4. What prisms are available?
5. What metering options do I have with the F?
6. What screens are available?
7. What's a Nikon F Red Dot?
8. How do you work the mirror lock-up on a F?
9. How come my F has plastic tips on the wind lever?
10. How do you use flashbulbs on the F?
11. What should I look for in a used F?
12. What size are the forbidden mercury cells?
13. What's the significance of "Nippon Kogaku" markings?
14. How would I use my Photomic on non-prong coupled objects?
15. How do I motorise my F?
16. How do I mount the 21f/4?
17. How do I take multiple exposures?
18. Where do I take my F to get fixed?
3. Specifications
4. * Recommended F and F2 External Links
2. Nikon F Camera Body
   Reference Map for camera body with FTN Finder | FTN Finder | Camera Body
1. Controls and Operation Part I , Part II, Part III
1. Film Transport
2. Shutter Control
3. Flash Sync
4. Self Timer
5. Depth of Field
6. Mirror Lock-Up
7. Lens Bayonet Release
8. Prism Release
9. Film Advance Lever
10. Frame Counter
11. Film Rewind Crank
12. Guide Rails
13. Film Plane Indication
14. Film Speed Reminder
15. Shutter Speed Dial
16. Shutter Release Button
17. Shutter Curtain
18. Camera Back
19. Tripod Socket
2. Special Models
1. Red Dot
2. High Speed
3. Apollo
4. NASA
5. NATO
6. White Leather
7. US Navy (KS-80A)
8. Prototype/Patent
9. Specially Numbered
3. Finders and Viewing
1. Screens
1. Type A
2. Type B
3. Type C
4. Type D
5. Type E
6. Type F
7. Type G
8. Type H
9. Type J
10. Type K
11. Type L
12. Type M
13. Type N
14. Type P
15. Type R
16. Type S
17. Type T
2. Viewfinders
1. Action Prism
2. Eyelevel Prism
3. Waistlevel Finder
4. 6x Magnifying Finder
3. Metering Prisms and Meters - Index Page
1. Model I Meter
2. Model II Meter
3. Model III Meter
   * Metered Prisms/Finders
4. Photomic
5. Photomic T
6. Photomic Tn
7. Photomic FTn
   * FTn Finder
   Operation Part I, Part II
4. Prism Accessories
1. SF-1 Ready Light Adapter
2. DL-1 Photomic Illuminator
3. Diopters
4. Eyepiece Magnifier
5. Right-Angle Viewing Adapter
6. Rubber Eyecup
7. Accessory Eyecup Adapter
4. Motors and Power - Index Page
1. Motor Drives
1. F36
2. F250
2. Battery Packs and Accessories
1. Standard (Cord) Pack
2. Cordless Pack for F36
3. MA-1 AC/DC Converter
4. ME3, ME6, ME15, ME30 Interconnects
5. AE-1 Tripping Button
6. AE-2 Alligator Clip Cord
7. AE-3 Twin Lug Cord
8. AE-4 Mini Plug Cord
9. AE-5 Banana Plug Cord
10. 250-Exposure Bulk Film Loader
11. MZ-1 250-Exposure Cassette
12. 36-Exposure Cassette
13. Pistol Grip
14. Pistol Grip Model 2
15. Wireless Control Model 2
16. NC-2 Intervalometer
17. Relay Box
5. Flashes or Speedlites
1. Shoemount
1. BC-7 Bulb Flash
2. SB-2
3. SB-7E
2. Handlemount
1. BC-3 Bulb Flash
2. SB-1
3. SB-5 - Detailed Info
3. Specialist
1. Repeating Flash
2. SB-6 Repeating Flash
3. 200f/5.6 Medical-Nikkor
   * Detailed Info
4. SM-1 Ringlight
5. SR-1 Ringlight
6. SM-2 Ringlight
7. SR-2 Ringlight
4. Flash Couplers and Adapters
1. AS-1
2. AS-2
3. AS-3
4. AS-5
5. Flash Power
1. LA-1 AC Unit
2. LD-1 DC Unit
3. Medical-Nikkor AC Unit (original)
4. Medical-Nikkor DC Unit (original)
5. SA-1 AC Unit/Charger
6. SA-2 AC Unit
7. SA-3 AC Unit
8. SD-1 Battery Pack
9. SD-2 D-Cell Pack
10. SD-3 510-Volt Battery Pack
11. SD-4 Battery Pack
12. SD-5 DC Unit
13. SN-1 NC Battery
14. SN-2 NiCad
15. SN-3 NiCad
16. SH-1 NC Battery Charger
17. SH-2 NC Battery Charger
18. SH-3 NC Battery Charger
19. MS-2 Battery Clip
6. Flash Accessories
1. MC-9 Cord
2. SF-1 Eyepiece Pilot Lamp
3. SC-4 Ready Light Adapter
4. SC-5 Sync Cord
5. SC-6 Sync Cord
6. SC-7 Sync Cord
7. SU-1 Flash Sensor
8. SW-1 Wideangle Adapter
9. SW-2 Wideangle Adapter
10. SC-9 Sensor Extension Cord
11. SK-1 Flash Bracket
12. SK-2 Flash Bracket
13. SK-3 Mounting Bracket
14. SE-2 Multiple Flash Cord
15. Nikkormat Accessory Shoe
16. BD-1 Sync Cord
17. BD-2 Extension Cord
6. Camera Backs
1. Long Roll Backs
1. F250
2. Large Format Backs
1. Speed Magny 100
2. Speed Magny 45
3. Speed Magny RF
7. Macro/Micro
1. Extension Rings and Tubes
1. Original Extension Ring Set (A, B, C, D, E)
2. Extension Ring Set K
3. E2 Semiauto Extension Ring
4. M Ring
5. M2 Ring
6. PK-1 Auto Extension Tube
7. PK-2 Auto Extension Tube
8. PK-3 Auto Extension Tube
9. PN-1 Auto Extension Tube
10. PK-11 Auto Extension Tube
11. PK-12 Auto Extension Tube
12. PK-13 Auto Extension Tube
13. PN-11 Auto Extension Tube
14. BR-1 Rangefinder Adapter Ring
15. BR-2 Macro Reversing Ring
16. BR-3 Macro Reverse Filter Ring
17. BR-4 Semiauto Diaphragm Ring
18. BR-5 Macro Reversing Ring
19. BR-6 Semiauto Diaphragm Ring
2. Bellows and Slide Units
   * Nikkor 105mm f4 Bellow lens
1. Bellows Types 2, 2A
2. PB-3 Bellows
3. PB-4 Bellows
4. PB-5 Bellows
5. PB-6 Bellows
6. PB-6E Extension Bellows
7. Slide Copier Attachment
8. PS-4 Slide Copying Adapter
9. PS-5 Slide Copying Adapter
10. PS-6 Slide Copying Adapter
11. PB-6M Macro Copy Stand
12. Transparency Copying Attachment
3. Close-Up Lenses
1. Closeup Attachment Number 0
2. Closeup Attachment Number 1
3. Closeup Attachment Number 2
4. Closeup Attachment Lens 3T
5. Closeup Attachment Lens 4T
6. Closeup Attachment Lens 5T
7. Closeup Attachment Lens 6T
4. Microscope Adapters
1. Microscope Adapter Tube
2. Microflex AMF
3. Microflex EMF
4. Microflex FMF
5. Multiphot System
5. Copy Stands, Miscellaneous Macro
1. Model PF Repro-Copy Outfit
2. PG-1 Focussing Stage
3. PG-2 Focussing Stage
8. Miscellaneous Accessories
1. Cable Releases
1. AR-1 Soft Shutter Release
2. AR-2 Cable Release
3. AR-4 Double Cable Release
4. AR-8 Cable Converter
2. Cases
1. CH-1 Hard Case
2. CH-2 Hard Case
3. CF-1 Semi-Soft Case
4. CS-4 Pouch
5. CS-5 Pouch
6. CS-6 Pouch
7. CTT Hard Case
8. CTTZ Hard Case
9. SCT Semi-Soft Case
10. ACT Semi-Soft Case
11. BCT Blimp Case
12. CS-F1 Pouch
13. CS-F2 Pouch
14. CS-F3 Pouch
15. CH-3 Hard Case
16. CTM-2 Hard Case
17. CTMZ Hard Case
18. CF-4 Semi-Soft Case
19. FB1Z Compartment Case
20. FB3 Compartment Case
21. FB4 Compartment Case
22. FB5 Compartment Case
23. FB6 Compartment Case
24. FB7 Compartment Case
25. FB8 Compartment Case
26. FB9 Compartment Case
27. FB10 Compartment Case
28. FB11 Compartment Case
29. Foam Rubber Compartment Case Model 1
30. Foam Rubber Compartment Case Model 2
3. Miscellaneous
1. Panorama Head
2. Bubble Level
3. AP-2 Panorama Head
4. Leather Neck Strap
5. Leatherette Neck Strap
   
   

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Recommended links to understand more technical details related to the Nikkor F-mount and production Serial Number:
http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html by: my friend, Rick Oleson
http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen, Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html

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Copyright © 1998. Michael C. Liu ®
Rearranged by: leofoo ®. Credit: Hiura Shinsaku® from Nikomat Club of Japan for feeding some useful inputs on the introductory page. The great 3D logo by Kiasu; Ted Wengelaar®, Holland for his continuous flow of input of early Nikon bodies. Stephen Gandy's Cameraquest; Marc Vorgers from Holland for his additinal images on Nikon F Apollo; Hayao Tanabe corrected my Red Dot and Early F assertions. Gray Levett, Grays of Westminster publishes an excellent monthly historical look at Nikon products, from where I learned about the high-speed F's. Made with a PowerMac, broadcast with a Redhat Linux powered server.

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