Nikon F100 Serial Number List
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Nikon Viewfinders Eyelevel finder for Nikon F As stated in the chapter dealing with Nikon´s single lens reflex cameras, Nikon professional reflex film cameras are part of a sophisticated camera system. The Nikon F, F2, F3, F4 and F5 have each a camera body which can be ´dressed´ with a viewfinder, a battery pack, a motor drive, a film or a digital back, etc. In this chapter the viewfinders made by Nikon for the cameras mentioned above are listed. The Nikon F6 is also produced to meet the requirements of the professional photographer, but this camera does not have an exchangeable viewfinder. All other Nikon SLR cameras do not have exchangeable viewfinders, too. Nikon didn´t give a special number or designation to the viewfinders for the Nikon F.
Most of the following viewfinders did - however - receive a serial number. Some viewfinders (and viewfinder focusing screens) of the Nikon F and Nikon F2 are interchangeable. E.g.: by removing the nameplate on the Nikon F the DE-1 will fit.
Nearly all viewfinders cover virtually 100% of the picture field and most of the viewfinders with a built-in prism will accept eyepiece correction lenses, eyepiece magnifiers, eye cups and other accessories. Finally all viewfinders were offered in black, although for the Nikon F and Nikon F3 most finders were offered in chrome as well. For special models, like the titanium or anniversary versions of certain cameras viewfinders received the corresponding color. Note: Viewfinders for the various Nikon rangefinder cameras are reviewed. Nikon viewfinder accessories are listed Right-angle finders and magnifier are reviewed below.
Nikon F Eye level - waist level - sport - Photomic-series The eye level finder (see above) of the Nikon F, available in chrome and black, can be used for common photography. The image is bright, erect and unreversed. Exposure metering has to be done with an external exposure meter. The very first version has a square viewing point that requires an adapter if lenses or other accessories have to be attached. A second version has a round viewing port. The waist level finder is useful in macro photography and copying work.
It can also be used with the camera overhead or in low position. Like all waist level finders images are erect but reversed.
It also has a built-in magnifier (3x). No exposure metering possible. There are two versions of this viewfinder. The first version is a three-sided model, the second (and rarest) version is a four-sided model. When goggles or protective glasses are used the Action Finder (aka Sportfinder F) can be fitted.
Many sports photographers, as well as underwater photographers, are using this view finder because it covers the entire view field very bright, erect and unreversed. One can hold the eye at 60 mm. From the eyepiece.
No exposure metering possible. A nice action finder in black has become very rare and sought after by collectors! The Photomic-series consist of 4 models. The first Nikon F metered prism was the Photomic Prism. It combines the basics of the eye level prism with an external meter using a CdS (cadmium sulfide) cell. This metered prism is coupled to the shutter speed dial and aperture ring. Correct exposure is set by centering the meter needle in the viewfinder and on the back topside of the prism.