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A version with an "autodate" function was called the ''L35AD''. | A version with an "autodate" function was called the ''L35AD''. | ||
− | The L35AF was given the nickname 'Pikaichi' ("top notch") in Japan. | + | The L35AF was given the nickname 'Pikaichi' ("top notch") in Japan.[https://web.archive.org/web/20080411230632/http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/technology/nikkor/n33_e.htm Article about L35AF lens design] (archived) at imaging.nikon.com</ref>The lens was designed by Koichi Wakamiya as an update to the Sonnar formula.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080411230632/http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/technology/nikkor/n33_e.htm Article about L35AF lens design] (archived) at imaging.nikon.com</ref> |
== Specifications == | == Specifications == |
Revision as of 12:06, 19 March 2023
Nikon L35AF image by Final Approach (Image rights) |
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.Article about L35AF lens design (archived) at imaging.nikon.com</ref>The lens was designed by Koichi Wakamiya as an update to the Sonnar formula.[1]
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
Links
- Nikon L35AF user manual at Butkus.org
- L35AF/L35AD on Nikon Imaging official website.
- Nikon L35AF in Sylvain Halgand's collection (in French).