【Exc+5】Nikon NIKONOS-V Underwater Film Camera + UW-NIKKOR 28mm f/3.5 #E0533

About This Item

Carefully inspected used film camera from Japan.
We specialize in pre-owned cameras and check each item carefully before listing and before shipment.

Appearance

This is a used film camera set (body and lens). It shows light signs of normal use such as minor scratches, scuffs, or small paint wear.
Overall, it remains in very good cosmetic condition for a pre-owned item.
Waterproof performance is not guaranteed.
Please carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the item.

Condition

The camera and lens have been tested and confirmed to work properly.

• Shutter fires properly
• Film advance lever works properly
• Film rewind works properly

Please note that this is a used film camera, so it may not perform exactly like a brand new item.
Minor signs of age and normal mechanical feel are expected for a pre-owned camera.

Optical System

• Please note: the exterior shows wear, there are light cleaning marks on the front lens element and the viewfinder, and the flash terminal cap is missing.
• No fungus
• No haze or fog
• No scratches

The viewfinder works properly.

Included Items

Body
UW-NIKKOR 28mm f/3.5 lens

Everything shown in the photos is included in the package.

Detailed Specifications

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: NIKONOS-V
• Camera Type: 35mm Amphibious (Underwater) Rangefinder-Style Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135 film)
• Lens Mount: Nikonos Bayonet Mount
• Waterproof Depth: Up to 50 m (164 ft)
• Focus Type: Manual (Scale Focusing)
• Exposure Modes: Aperture-Priority Auto, Manual
• Metering System: TTL Center-Weighted
• Shutter Speeds: 1/30 – 1/1000 sec, Mechanical M90 (1/90 sec), Bulb
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/90 sec
• Flash Control: TTL Flash with Compatible Nikonos Speedlights
• Viewfinder Type: Optical Viewfinder with LED Display
• Battery Requirement: 2 × SR44 (or 1 × CR-1/3N)
• Release Year: 1984
• Made in: Japan

• Model: UW-NIKKOR 28mm f/3.5
• Lens Type: Underwater-Dedicated Wide-Angle Lens
• Lens Mount: Nikonos Bayonet Mount
• Focal Length: 28mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Angle of View: Approx. 59° (Underwater)
• Focus Type: Manual (Scale Focusing)
• Use: Underwater Use Only

Professional Camera Store's Recommendation

The Nikon Nikonos-V is the final and most advanced model in Nikon's famous Nikonos line of amphibious 35mm cameras. Introduced in 1984, it can be taken underwater to a depth of 50 meters without a separate housing, and it has long been a favorite among divers, snorkelers, and adventurous photographers. It is paired here with the UW-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5, a lens designed specifically for underwater use.

The Nikonos-V added aperture-priority automatic exposure and TTL center-weighted metering to the proven Nikonos design, making underwater photography far easier. It also supports TTL flash with compatible Nikonos Speedlights, a major advantage for capturing the color and detail that natural light alone cannot provide underwater.

The camera's rugged, sealed body is built to withstand water, sand, and harsh conditions. Large controls are easy to operate even while wearing gloves, and the bright viewfinder with LED display keeps exposure information clearly visible.

The UW-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 is corrected for use in water, delivering sharper underwater images than lenses designed for air. Its angle of view of about 59 degrees underwater makes it well suited to divers, reef scenes, and marine life at moderate distances.

Beyond diving, the Nikonos-V is popular with surfers, kayakers, and outdoor photographers who want a camera that can handle splashes, rain, and beach conditions. Note that the UW-Nikkor 28mm lens is designed for underwater use only; for photography on land, the Nikonos 35mm and 80mm lenses are suitable.

The camera accepts the full range of Nikonos lenses, including the W-Nikkor 35mm f/2.5, UW-Nikkor 15mm and 20mm, and LW-Nikkor 28mm. This makes it a flexible system that can grow with your underwater and outdoor photography.

Film underwater photography has a unique look, and the Nikonos-V remains the classic tool for it. It is valued for its reliability, simplicity, and genuinely amphibious design that requires no external housing.

If you want to explore underwater film photography with a proven, iconic system, the Nikon Nikonos-V with UW-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 is an outstanding and adventurous choice.

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