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The ''L35AF'' was [[Nikon]]'s first compact camera with [[autofocus]]. It was released in 1983, a few years after Nikon's competitors had opened up the [[point and shoot]] market. It was therefore also the first in the [[Nikon L series|L series]]. It was an immediate hit thanks to its robust design and excellent specification. It has subsequently become a cult classic among collectors. | The ''L35AF'' was [[Nikon]]'s first compact camera with [[autofocus]]. It was released in 1983, a few years after Nikon's competitors had opened up the [[point and shoot]] market. It was therefore also the first in the [[Nikon L series|L series]]. It was an immediate hit thanks to its robust design and excellent specification. It has subsequently become a cult classic among collectors. | ||
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/nikon/html/nikon_af35l.php Nikon L35AF] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr Sylvain Halgand's collection]. | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/nikon/html/nikon_af35l.php Nikon L35AF] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr Sylvain Halgand's collection]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:53, 18 May 2011
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The L35AF was Nikon's first compact camera with autofocus. It was released in 1983, a few years after Nikon's competitors had opened up the point and shoot market. It was therefore also the first in the L series. It was an immediate hit thanks to its robust design and excellent specification. It has subsequently become a cult classic among collectors.
A version with an "autodate" function was called the L35AD.
The L35AF was given the nickname 'Pikaichi' ("top notch") in Japan.[1]The lens was designed by Koichi Wakamiya as an update to the Sonnar formula.[2]
Specifications
- 35mm film camera
- Lens: 35mm f/2.8 with autofocus from 0.8m to infinity. It had 5 elements in 4 groups. 46mm filter thread.
- Exposure: Fully automatic, range EV 6 (f/2.8 at 1/8 sec.) to EV 17 (f/17.5 at 1/430 sec.) with ASA/ISO 100 film
- Film Speed Range: ASA/ISO 50-1000.
- Features: Integral flash.
- Power: two AA alkaline batteries.
References
- ↑ Article about L35AF lens design at imaging.nikon.com
- ↑ Article about L35AF lens design at imaging.nikon.com
Links
- L35AF/L35AD on Nikon Imaging official website.
- Nikon L35AF in Sylvain Halgand's collection.
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