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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. | '''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. | + | 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== | ==Specifications== | ||
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*Lens release: button on the left side of the lens mount | *Lens release: button on the left side of the lens mount | ||
*Focus modes: Autofocus and Manual with electronic rangefinder | *Focus modes: Autofocus and Manual with electronic rangefinder | ||
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*Focusing Screen: Fixed Nikon advanced B-type Bright-View screen, interchangeable with E-type screen | *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 | *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) | + | *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 | **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 | *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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*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 | *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 | *Flash synch. X, 1/60 to 1/250 | ||
− | **Dedicated | + | **Dedicated flash unit is [[Nikon Speedlight SB-24]] |
*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 | *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 | *Remote control terminal: on the left-front side of the camera, w/ a lid | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | *[http://imaging.nikon.com/ | + | *[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n8008af/nikon_n8008af.htm Nikon N8008 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] |
+ | *[http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/filmcamera/slr/f-801/ in Nikon.com] | ||
*[http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/htmls/slr88.htm in Nikon models in mir.com] | *[http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/htmls/slr88.htm in Nikon models in mir.com] | ||
*[http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html#50slow Nikkor lens serial no.s in Roland's Nikon Pages] | *[http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html#50slow Nikkor lens serial no.s in Roland's Nikon Pages] | ||
− | *[http://www.barthworks.com/nikon/nikonslrproduction.htm in Nikon SLR] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080820194007/http://www.barthworks.com/nikon/nikonslrproduction.htm in Nikon SLR] (archived) |
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{{Nikon 35mm SLR}} | {{Nikon 35mm SLR}} | ||
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[[Category: Japanese 35mm autofocus SLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm autofocus SLR]] | ||
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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) |
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Specifications
BODY
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- 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
- Dedicated flash unit is Nikon Speedlight SB-24
- 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) |
Links
- Nikon N8008 user manual at Butkus.org
- in Nikon.com
- in Nikon models in mir.com
- Nikkor lens serial no.s in Roland's Nikon Pages
- in Nikon SLR (archived)
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