Pentaprism Finders (simple) for Nikon F

$1,195.00

EXTREMELY RARE
Gorgeous given its vintage. Almost none of these survive in anywhere near this kind of condition. Only a few thousand of this type were originally manufactured with only a fraction of them having defectively place mechanical spring finger prism positioning supports. The last picture shown gives testimony to the fact that this is one of those extremely rare near pristine survivors. This "finger" placement usually resulted in rapid prism deterioration of many of these earliest ones. The people at Nippon Kogaku did promptly correct the issue as soon as they recognized it as a problem.

Type 2 Chr. Simple Eye Level Engraved "NIPPON KOGAKU JAPAN" Semi-Circular Pins Chrome

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$775.00

RARE
Very early engraved "NK" finder in collectible condition.

Type 3 Chr. Simple Eye Level Anodized "NIPPON KOGAKU JAPAN" Semi-Circular Pins Black

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$800.00

RARE Early Black
Positively gorgeous Black Type 3. Very subtle and fine line at "V" in silver that becomes invisible in use. Cosmetics and glass as shown.

Type 4 BLK As Type 3 But "Nikon F" With "JAPAN" Just Below It

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$398.46

Extremely nice condition Black as shown. Glass is very fine but not perfect. There is a very subtle line along the peak glass "V" that disappears from view in use.

Type 4 Chr: As Type 3 But "Nikon F" With "JAPAN" Just Below It

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$432.18

The fourth version of the simple pentaprism in positively gorgeous condition as shown.

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$389.20

Beautiful condition exterior and virtually perfect glass as shown.

SOLD

$380.88

Beautiful condition as shown. Glass is near perfect as shown and front exterior has a subtle "reverse dimple" that is completely hidden when mounted.

$348.48

Near perfect glass: subtle "V" peak deterioration that completely disappears in use. Exterior has shiny marks that are completely superficial and are almost completely obscured when it is mounted.

$99.40

Poor overall condition as shown but a very usable eye level prism nonetheless. Exterior shows significant use. Prism silver shows deterioration but is very usable

$58.70

Poor condition as shown. It is actually quite usable since the glass fractures hardly impinge on vital areas and do not interfere with view when the users eye is properly centered.

Promptly returnable if the purchaser is not pleased.

NOT FOR SALE

Type 6 Chr: As Type 5 But "Nikon" With "MADE IN JAPAN" Just Below It

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$423.40

Penultimate Nikon F simple eye level prism viewer type. In very nice condition. Very clean shell and virtually perfect glass as shown.

$372.64

Aesthetics slightly marred by light shiny "scratches" around the periphery as shown. Perfect glass as shown. Tiny dent on interior nameplate. Overall beautiful condition as depicted.

Periphery marks greatly hidden when pentaprism is mounted on camera body.

NOT FOR SALE

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$348.48

Glass is extremely clean. Save for a slight issue near the "V" peak it would be perfect. Effect of this defect virtually completely disappears in use. Exterior, as shown, is very clean but has a number of mostly very shallow marks.

Type 7 Blk: As Type 6 But Eyepiece Is Larger, Square And Threaded To Take Diopters

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$800.00

Collectible grade "Apollo" vintage simple pentaprism finder. Gorgeous cosmetics and optics as shown.

$400.00

Rare Black simple Apollo Pentaprism in extremely nice condition save for very minor marks on front and peak paint wear. Internal prism is near perfect save for one very minor "V" deterioration that is difficult to see and disappears completely in use. Would sell for twice the price if perfect. Supplied with original Nikon leather case (shown).

Type 7 Chr: As Type 6 But Eyepiece Is Larger, Square And Threaded To Take Diopters

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$394.43

Near perfect condition. Pentaprism silvering is perfect with no distracting viewfinder images Exterior is near perfect with few only the most subtle shiny marks to the satin chrome finish to betray hints of past handling. Cosmetics gorgeous as shown in the illustrative pictures.

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$369.00

Extremely nice condition Chrome Apollo Pentaprism with several defects: "V" peak defect in prism which is invisible in use; light center rear top section that is impossible to show (though we tried); and some very minor surface pitting.

$297.00

Apollo time frame chrome eye level prism viewfinder in very fine condition as shown but which has minor glass prism defect(s), as shown, but which will not prevent use or service. Would be considerably higher rated except for the shown prism defects.

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UE-NFS

$255.00

Extremely nice but not aesthetically perfect or collectible condition. Some very marks to satin chrome finish. Some extremely minor marks to reflective silvering which are not of any consequence to optical performance.

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Original Eye Level Pentaprism

Type One Chr: Engraved "Nippon Kogaku Japan" with triangular pins for body lock in mechanism:

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Engraved Nippon Kogaku plate,

Type One Blk

Type Two Chr: Engraved "Nippon Kogaku Japan" with semicircular pins for body lock mechanism

Type Two Blk

Type Three Chr: As Type Two but "Nippon Kokagu Japan" is now anodized instead of engraved

Type Three Blk

Type Four Chr: "Nippon Kogaku Japan" replaced with "Nikon F" with "Japan" below it.

Type Four Blk

Type(s) Four (G) Chr/Blk: "Nikon F" replaced with "Nikkor F" for German market

Type(s) Five: "Made in Japan" replaced with "Japan"

Type(s) Six Chr/Blk: "Nikon F" replaced with "Nikon"

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Type Six (G) Chr/Blk: "Nikkor F" replaced with "Nikkor" for German market

Type(S) Seven Chr/Blk: Last version and available for later "Apollos". Eyepiece larger, threaded for correction lenses, and square rather than rectangular

Type(s) Seven Chr/BLK (G) Nikkor for German market

Types Four, Five, Six and Seven all had Shoe versions to accommodate the 2.1cm lens eyepiece finder or a shoe mounted flash but these were rare and are very hard to find.

Exposure Control Modes

Fully Manual

New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer

Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both

Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling.

Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever.

Excellent condition but shows some wear and use.

Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired.

Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions

Issues as indicated in individual descriptions

Very significant conditions as indicated in individual descriptions. The lower end of this range is basically a paperweight that looks something like it might once have taken some pictures.

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