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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 | + | 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 specifications. It has subsequently become a cult classic among collectors. |
A version with an "autodate" function was called the ''L35AD''. | A version with an "autodate" function was called the ''L35AD''. | ||
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== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
* [[35mm]] film camera | * [[35mm]] film camera | ||
| − | * Lens: 35mm f/2.8 with autofocus from 0.8m to infinity. | + | * 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 | * 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]]/[[ASA|ISO]] 50-1000. | + | * Film Speed Range: early version [[ASA]]/[[ASA|ISO]] 50-400; later version [[ASA]]/[[ASA|ISO]] 50-1000. |
| − | * Features: | + | * Features: integral flash. |
* Power: two AA alkaline batteries. | * Power: two AA alkaline batteries. | ||
Revision as of 12:04, 19 March 2023
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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 specifications. 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: early version ASA/ISO 50-400; later version ASA/ISO 50-1000.
- Features: integral flash.
- Power: two AA alkaline batteries.
Notes
- ↑ Article about L35AF lens design (archived) at imaging.nikon.com
- ↑ Article about L35AF lens design (archived) at imaging.nikon.com
Links
- Nikon L35AF user manual at Butkus.org
- L35AF/L35AD on Nikon Imaging official website.
- Nikon L35AF in Sylvain Halgand's collection (in French).
