Special and prototypes Nikon

Special and prototypes Nikon

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NASA Spec. Nikon Photomic FTn

(Full Specifications: Unknown)

Nikon F3 Prototypes

F3 prototype, 1974

A tentative a version improved of F2 and first prototype of F3. The Photomic finder has the shutter-priority auto exposure function.

This case seems to be with automatic exposure to priority diaphragm.
The finder block is special and does not derive from one model existing.

The development of this camera is stopped halfway and finally F3 was produced with a photographic exposure meter integrated in the body contrary to this design.

Button speeds with mode " A ".
The other parts are similar to F2.

F3 prototype, 1977

It is the prototype F3 developed differently in a spirit of the design of Giorgetto Giugiaro.
The mechanism with reference by mirror of the light on the scale of the diaphragms is already present.
The design is these of professional Nikon " feel ", mixture semi-between F2 directed pro and more compact FM.
This image of the model shows signs of intensive use, perhaps it was used for reliability test led by Nikon.
To note the concentric button of release to the lever of rearmament with the cavity of release by cable as on the model F3 in 1980.

Nikon F4 Prototypes

F4 prototype, 1985

Appearance very close to improved F3, but all the parts Re-were developed, Re-manufactured upwards.

Mechanism and operations are very similar to F4 of production.

Although it has an integrated engine, it is more compact than that of F3. None the designer (Giugiaro, or of the designer of the Nikon house) was implied in this design, and the engineering and design department made the external design itself.
Outside and the matters used are very similar to those of F2.
Some small dials of control and buttons appear on the pentagonal prism.
That does not appear very practical and comfortable with size for a real use.

F4 prototype, 1988

It is identical to the commercial version of F4- with the exception of the color of the body of the case. The gray color suggested by Giugiaro was to reinforce the " concept of camera completion new ".
The panel of the back is covered with a surface of the rubber type rough, which is also a proposal of industrial Italian designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro.

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	NASA Spec. Nikon Photomic FTn (Full Specifications: Unknown)

Nikon F3 Prototypes
	F3 prototype, 1974 A tentative a version improved of F2 and first prototype of F3. The Photomic finder has the shutter-priority auto exposure function. This case seems to be with automatic exposure to priority diaphragm. The finder block is special and does not derive from one model existing. The development of this camera is stopped halfway and finally F3 was produced with a photographic exposure meter integrated in the body contrary to this design.
	Button speeds with mode " A ". The other parts are similar to F2.
	F3 prototype, 1977 It is the prototype F3 developed differently in a spirit of the design of Giorgetto Giugiaro. The mechanism with reference by mirror of the light on the scale of the diaphragms is already present. The design is these of professional Nikon " feel ", mixture semi-between F2 directed pro and more compact FM. This image of the model shows signs of intensive use, perhaps it was used for reliability test led by Nikon. To note the concentric button of release to the lever of rearmament with the cavity of release by cable as on the model F3 in 1980.

Nikon F4 Prototypes
	F4 prototype, 1985 Appearance very close to improved F3, but all the parts Re-were developed, Re-manufactured upwards. Mechanism and operations are very similar to F4 of production. Although it has an integrated engine, it is more compact than that of F3. None the designer (Giugiaro, or of the designer of the Nikon house) was implied in this design, and the engineering and design department made the external design itself. Outside and the matters used are very similar to those of F2. Some small dials of control and buttons appear on the pentagonal prism. That does not appear very practical and comfortable with size for a real use.
	F4 prototype, 1988 It is identical to the commercial version of F4- with the exception of the color of the body of the case. The gray color suggested by Giugiaro was to reinforce the " concept of camera completion new ". The panel of the back is covered with a surface of the rubber type rough, which is also a proposal of industrial Italian designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro.