Nikon's venture into 35mm film cameras started with the F, and culminates with the still-current Nikon F6. The Nikon F was a precedent-setting release for Nikon in SLRs. It would father a legendary series, including the F2, F3, F4, and F5. The F2 added AI support, which was a significant ergonomic factor. The F3, a very electronic descendant, adds, most importantly, aperture and shutter priority modes.
An F3AF adapted the F3 to have auto focus support, but its design was later scrapped, much like the Canon T80. Finally, Nikon introduced the father of all later autofocus cameras, the Nikon 2020. It was a capable, but slow-focusing camera body. The 4004 and 8008 improve on the technology.
The F4, another precedent-setter, adds auto focus support to the professional line. It was produced as late as 1996, and still used today by amateur enthusiasts for film photography because it is compatible with the widest variety of Nikon lenses. The F5 and F6 add better electronics, improving on matrix metering and its predictable auto focus, exposure bracketing, and self-diagnostics. They largely caught up to Canon's 1 & 1N that was beginning to erode Nikon's market share. |
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