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'''Nikon F-801''' is a [[35mm film]] [[SLR]] [[autofocus]] electronic camera, manufactured by [[Nikon]] Corporation, Japan and produced between 1988-1991.
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Nikon '''F-801''' is also known as '''Nikon N8008''' in USA. An updated version with with better focusing and spot metering became available in 1991 as the '''F-801S'''  or '''N8008S''' in the USA.
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==Specifications==
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*Lens release: button on the left side of the lens mount
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*Focus modes: Autofocus and Manual with electronic rangefinder
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*Autofocus modes: single servo AF with focus priority and continous servo AF with release priority
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*AF detection system: TTL phase detection system - Nikon Advanced AM200 module
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*AF detection range: EV minus 1 to EV 19 at ISO 100.
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*AF lock: possible in single servo AF mode once a stationary subject is in focus as long as the shutter button is depressed; in continuous servo AF
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*Electronic rangefinder: available in manual focus mode with an AF Nikkor and other AI-type Nikkor lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
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*Depth of Field preview button: on the right side of the lens mount
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*Shutter: Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane metal shutter,
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**Speeds: 30 - 1/8000 +B, automatic or manual speed setting is possible
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*Shutter release: by motor trigger, automatic motor drive winding and cocking,
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*Frame counter: additive type, counts back while film is rewinding, auto-resets
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*LCD panel information: shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, metering system, film speed, DX mark, electronic analogue display, exposure compensation mark, frame counter/self timer/multiple exposure, exposure compensation value, film advance mode, film loading, film rewind, self timer, panel on the right of the top plate
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*Command input control dial: a thumb wheel, on the right of the top plate
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*Viewfinder/LCD panel illumination: by pressing button on the back side of the top plate
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*Viewfinder: fixed eyelevel SLR pentaprism, high-eyepoint type, w/ Eyepiece hood
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*Focusing Screen: Fixed Nikon advanced B-type Bright-View screen, interchangeable with E-type screen
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*Viewfinder information: focus indications, exposure mode, shutter speed/ISO, aperture/exposure compensation, electronic analogue display, exposure compensation mark and flash-ready are all shown in LCD readout, also shows flash recommended/ready light LEDs
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*Exposure meter: Matrix metering, centre-weighted metering (75/25) (spot metering on F-801S/N8008S)
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**Activates by lightly pressing the shutter release button, stays on for approx. 8 sec. after finger leaves button
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*Film speed range: 6-6400 ASA, setting: DX code or by manual override, setting by the LCD display and the mode knob on the multi-settings dial on the left of the top plate
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*Metering range: EV 0 to 21
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*Exposure modes: fully Programmed auto-multi, shutter priority auto, aperture priority auto and manual, setting by the LCD display and the mode knob on the multi-settings dial on the left of the top plate
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*Programmed auto exposure control: Both shutter speed and aperture are set automatically, 1 EV increments of aperture is possible
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**Activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button, stays on for approx. 8 sec after finger leaves button
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*Exposure compensation: within +/- 5 EV range in 1/3 EV steps, button on the front of the LCD display
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*Auto exposure lock: by sliding the AE-L lever on the back side of the top plate, while the meter is on
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*Multiple exposure button: the knob on the multi-settings dial on the left of the top plate coupled with rewind release button, up to 9 exposures can be set
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*Film loading: film automatically advances to first frame when shutter release button is depressed once
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*Film advance: in single-frame shooting mode, film automatically advances one frame when shutter is released; in continuous high or continuous low shooting modes, shots are taken as long as shutter release button is depressed; high speed 3.3 fps; low 2.0 fps.
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*Film rewind: by simultaneously pressing buttons with red rewind markings in front of the LCD display and the knob on the multi-settings dial on the left of the top plate, rewind stops auotomatically when film is rewound
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*Flash synch. X, 1/60 to 1/250
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**Dedicated flash unit is [[Nikon Speedlight SB-24]]
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*Self-timer: electronically controlled; timer duration selectable from 2 to 30 seconds in one second increments, blinking red LED on the front of the hand grip, indicates self-timer operation, cancellable, button on the left of the top plate
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*Remote control terminal: on the left-front side of the camera, w/ a lid
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*Back cover: hinged, interchangeable with Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-21 or World Time Data Back MF-20, w/ film cartridge confirmation window
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*Others: Hot-shoe; Tripod socket 1/4 inch; Strap lugs
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*Body: metal; Weight 695g, wo/lens
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*Battery: 4 AA alkaline batteries, battery chamber opens by a screw on the right bottom side of the camera and the battery holder slides out
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**On/off switch: on the right of the top plate
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===LENS===
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This lens data belongs to the lens in the photos, there are many Nikkor lenses available for F-801
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*AF Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-f/4.5, filter thread 62mm
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*Mount: Nikon F bayonet
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*Zooming: manual, the ring and scale on the lens
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*Aperture: f/3.3-f/22, setting: auto or manual by the ring and scale on the lens, w/ a lock button on it, locks at f/22
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*Focus range: 0.6-10m + inf, with macro facility
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The '''[[Nikon]] F-801''' is a 35mm auto focus SLR camera introduced in 1988. This camera is also called '''Nikon N8008''' in the United States.
 
  
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The auto focus design of this camera is an improvement over the earlier [[Nikon F501]]. The shutter speed is from 30 sec to 1/8000 sec with a 1/250 sec flash sync. Similar to the [[Nikon FA]] this camera also supports Matrix Metering. Exposure program modes include; programmed AE, aperture priority AE, shutter priority AE and manual exposure control.
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==Links==
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n8008af/nikon_n8008af.htm Nikon N8008 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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*[http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/filmcamera/slr/f-801/ in Nikon.com]
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*[http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/htmls/slr88.htm in Nikon models in mir.com]
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*[http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html#50slow Nikkor lens serial no.s in Roland's Nikon Pages]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080820194007/http://www.barthworks.com/nikon/nikonslrproduction.htm in Nikon SLR] (archived)
  
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It is powered by 4x AA / LR6 batteries.
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Latest revision as of 16:15, 14 November 2023

Nikon F-801 is a 35mm film SLR autofocus electronic camera, manufactured by Nikon Corporation, Japan and produced between 1988-1991. Nikon F-801 is also known as Nikon N8008 in USA. An updated version with with better focusing and spot metering became available in 1991 as the F-801S or N8008S in the USA.

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Nikon F-801 (1990) w/AF Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3 - f/4.5
Images by Süleyman Demir (Image rights)

Specifications

BODY

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Nikon N8008
image by Erik Lykins (Image rights)
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N8008S
image by Adam S. Photography (Image rights)
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F-801S
image by George Rex (Image rights)
  • Lens release: button on the left side of the lens mount
  • Focus modes: Autofocus and Manual with electronic rangefinder
  • Autofocus modes: single servo AF with focus priority and continous servo AF with release priority
  • AF detection system: TTL phase detection system - Nikon Advanced AM200 module
  • AF detection range: EV minus 1 to EV 19 at ISO 100.
  • AF lock: possible in single servo AF mode once a stationary subject is in focus as long as the shutter button is depressed; in continuous servo AF
  • Electronic rangefinder: available in manual focus mode with an AF Nikkor and other AI-type Nikkor lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
  • Depth of Field preview button: on the right side of the lens mount
  • Shutter: Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane metal shutter,
    • Speeds: 30 - 1/8000 +B, automatic or manual speed setting is possible
  • Shutter release: by motor trigger, automatic motor drive winding and cocking,
  • Frame counter: additive type, counts back while film is rewinding, auto-resets
  • LCD panel information: shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, metering system, film speed, DX mark, electronic analogue display, exposure compensation mark, frame counter/self timer/multiple exposure, exposure compensation value, film advance mode, film loading, film rewind, self timer, panel on the right of the top plate
  • Command input control dial: a thumb wheel, on the right of the top plate
  • Viewfinder/LCD panel illumination: by pressing button on the back side of the top plate
  • Viewfinder: fixed eyelevel SLR pentaprism, high-eyepoint type, w/ Eyepiece hood
  • Focusing Screen: Fixed Nikon advanced B-type Bright-View screen, interchangeable with E-type screen
  • Viewfinder information: focus indications, exposure mode, shutter speed/ISO, aperture/exposure compensation, electronic analogue display, exposure compensation mark and flash-ready are all shown in LCD readout, also shows flash recommended/ready light LEDs
  • Exposure meter: Matrix metering, centre-weighted metering (75/25) (spot metering on F-801S/N8008S)
    • Activates by lightly pressing the shutter release button, stays on for approx. 8 sec. after finger leaves button
  • Film speed range: 6-6400 ASA, setting: DX code or by manual override, setting by the LCD display and the mode knob on the multi-settings dial on the left of the top plate
  • Metering range: EV 0 to 21
  • Exposure modes: fully Programmed auto-multi, shutter priority auto, aperture priority auto and manual, setting by the LCD display and the mode knob on the multi-settings dial on the left of the top plate
  • Programmed auto exposure control: Both shutter speed and aperture are set automatically, 1 EV increments of aperture is possible
    • Activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button, stays on for approx. 8 sec after finger leaves button
  • Exposure compensation: within +/- 5 EV range in 1/3 EV steps, button on the front of the LCD display
  • Auto exposure lock: by sliding the AE-L lever on the back side of the top plate, while the meter is on
  • Multiple exposure button: the knob on the multi-settings dial on the left of the top plate coupled with rewind release button, up to 9 exposures can be set
  • Film loading: film automatically advances to first frame when shutter release button is depressed once
  • Film advance: in single-frame shooting mode, film automatically advances one frame when shutter is released; in continuous high or continuous low shooting modes, shots are taken as long as shutter release button is depressed; high speed 3.3 fps; low 2.0 fps.
  • Film rewind: by simultaneously pressing buttons with red rewind markings in front of the LCD display and the knob on the multi-settings dial on the left of the top plate, rewind stops auotomatically when film is rewound
  • Flash synch. X, 1/60 to 1/250
  • Self-timer: electronically controlled; timer duration selectable from 2 to 30 seconds in one second increments, blinking red LED on the front of the hand grip, indicates self-timer operation, cancellable, button on the left of the top plate
  • Remote control terminal: on the left-front side of the camera, w/ a lid
  • Back cover: hinged, interchangeable with Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-21 or World Time Data Back MF-20, w/ film cartridge confirmation window
  • Others: Hot-shoe; Tripod socket 1/4 inch; Strap lugs
  • Body: metal; Weight 695g, wo/lens
  • Battery: 4 AA alkaline batteries, battery chamber opens by a screw on the right bottom side of the camera and the battery holder slides out
    • On/off switch: on the right of the top plate

LENS

This lens data belongs to the lens in the photos, there are many Nikkor lenses available for F-801

  • AF Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-f/4.5, filter thread 62mm
  • Mount: Nikon F bayonet
  • Zooming: manual, the ring and scale on the lens
  • Aperture: f/3.3-f/22, setting: auto or manual by the ring and scale on the lens, w/ a lock button on it, locks at f/22
  • Focus range: 0.6-10m + inf, with macro facility
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Nikon F-801 (1990) w/AF Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3 - f/4.5
Images by Süleyman Demir (Image rights)


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