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Nikon's historical background

1, nikoni-1946 completed the design in September,1948 went online in March, and1949 stopped production in August. 24x32mm film, 1- 1/500s shutter, no flash synchronization. Originally called Nikon, it was called out later.

2. Nikon-1949 was listed in August. 24x34mm film width, 1- 1/500s shutter, and the flash synchronization jack was added in the later version.

3. Nikon-1950 was launched at the end of the year and is an improved version of Nikon.

4. Nikon 2-165438+ 100% was designed on June 6, 1953. 1954 started production, 10 went on the market in February, and 1958 stopped production. * * produced 56765438. The film width is 24x36mm,1-11000s shutter, 1: 1 shooting, flash synchronous PC jack and hot shoes, with fast film winding crank.

5. Nikon SP-/KOOC-0/957 went on the market,/KOOC-0/96/KOOC-0/year stopped production, and * * * produced 32/KOOC-0/4/set. There are 50, 85, 105, 135 and 28, 35 groups of six view frames,1-1000, b, t shutter, self-timer and 3fps motor. It is the predecessor of the big F SLR.

6. Nikon 3-/KOOC-0/958 went on the market in March,/KOOC-0/96/KOOC-0/year stopped production, and * * * produced/KOOC-0/43/KOOC-0/0 units. As a cheap version of NikonSP, there are only 35, 50 and 105 frames, and other aspects are exactly the same as NikonSP.

7. Nikon S4- 1959 went on the market in March and produced 5898 sets. On the basis of S3, the self-timer and 35mm frame are cancelled.

8. Nikon 3m- 1960 went on the market in April and produced 195 sets, which is very rare. Nikon 3M is a half-frame camera, which can take 12 photos per second with S72 motor.

9. Nikon was launched in 2000-2000, producing 8,000 sets. It is almost the same as the old NikonS3 except that the sensitivity dial is changed to ISO instead of the original ASA.

10, Nikon 3 black body-produced in 2002.

1 1, NikonSP2005——2005-launched in 2005, only 2,500 sets were built. It's exactly the same as the previous NikonSP, but it's replaced with a black body. A total of 100 3.5cm/1.8 black lenses, the same as the fuselage number, are extremely precious.

SLR camera:

Nikon f series logo

12, nikonf-1959 was introduced in February, and it has been produced until 1974. Fully manual, no metering,1-11000s shutter, 100% viewing angle, which can be matched with 5fps high-speed motor.

13, nikkorex 35—1960, with detachable 1:2.5f=5cm lens, CitizenMVL inter-mirror shutter, metering. This is a product designed by Japanese Academy, but it is sent to other factories for production.

14, Nikkorex35/2 (or 35ii)-1962, which is an improved version of Nikkorex35. The mirror shutter is changed to SeikoshaSVL for easy assembly.

15, Nikon Photon-1962, 1966 discontinued, which is the F of photometric version, commonly known as "one eye". Photometric range EV2-EV 17.

16, Nicol EXF-it is called Nicol in some places in Europe, and it was designed and manufactured by mamia in 1962. You can use Fkakou lens,1-11000s to move the shutter vertically, and the flash synchronization is1125s. This is actually a cheap version of F and the predecessor of Nikomat.

17, nikkorexzoom 35-1963, non-detachable 43-86/3.5 lens, also made in mamia.

18, nikkorexauto35-This is a fully automatic SLR camera with 48/2 fixed lens and shutter priority exposure function introduced by Nikon in 1964. There are also some brands with NikonAUTO35.

19, Nikon PhotoICT-1965+0965 launched, 1966 discontinued, which is Nikon's third F camera. TTL measurement, pin tracking design, measurement range EV2-EV 17.

20.nikomat ft- 1965 was listed in July, which is a popular version of NikonF. Built-in exposure meter, ISO 12- 1600, mirror pre-lock,1-1000s longitudinal shutter. Winding motor is not supported.

2 1, niko mat fs- launched at the same time as FT, without metering and mirror lock.

22. Nikon photonics TN-1967 was launched, and 1968 was discontinued. It is an improved model of NikonFPhotomicT, and the metering is changed from average metering to central key (weighted average) metering.

23. This paper introduces NikomatFTN-1967, which is an improved version of Nikolat FT, and adopts central focus metering and vertical shutter. This is Nikon's first semi-automatic camera with maximum aperture setting. Later, this design was adopted in the metering gyros of NikonPhotomicFTn and F2.

24. Nikon Photoftn-1968 introduced the NikonF camera, which was discontinued in 1974, becoming the camera with the longest production time. Using the semi-automatic maximum aperture indicator, the shutter speed can be seen in the viewfinder. The measuring range is extended to ASA6-6400 and EV2- 17(ASA 100).

25. Nikon F2- 197 1 was launched. It is an improved model of NikonF, with much finer workmanship than F, and consists of 1506 parts. The highest shutter speed is 1/2000, and it can be 1/80- 1/2000s with stepless speed change, the slowest speed is 10 second, and there are b, t and multiple exposures. There are a variety of viewfinders to choose from, supporting high-speed film winding motor and 750 film boxes, with the highest continuous shooting speed 14fps.

26. Nikon F2 Photon-Nikon F2 and the upper limit of luminosity. Launched on 197 1 Central key metering, the metering range is ev1-ev17 (f/1.4, ISO 100). The viewfinder can display speed, aperture and metering pointer.

27. Nikon El-1972, which is Nikon's first camera with aperture priority. The viewfinder has aperture and shutter data, and the viewfinder coverage is 92%. 1/60 mechanical shutter, 4-11000 electronic shutter, with flashing hot boots.

28, Nikon F2 photonics- 1973, referred to as F2S. Use LED to display metering.

29. nikomat ft 2-1975 was launched. It is on the basis of NikomatFTn that hot boots are added.

30. nikomatelw-1976 was introduced, which is an improved version of Nikolatel and can support electric film winding. Only a black body.

3 1, Nikon F2 Photonic SB-is an improved version of F2S, which uses SPD photometric elements, metal film resistors and eyepiece baffles.

32. Nikon F2 Photoica-1977 was introduced, which is F2 photon of AI port.

33. NIKOMAT FT 3-1977 is the AI version of NikomatFT2.

34. Nikon FM-1977 was launched, which is a SLR camera beyond Nikon products. Fully mechanical, fully manual, LED display metering, 93% framing coverage, and can be equipped with motor.

35. Nikole2-1977 was launched as an improved AI version of NikomatELW. Since then, Nikon has abandoned the use of the Nikomat trademark. The shutter speed is 8-11000, and the rest is the same as NikomatELW, but in white? Hey? BR & gt

36. Nikon F2 photonics-1977 introduced the AI improved version of F2SB, which became the first choice model of F2.

37. Nikon Fe- 1978 was introduced, which is another electronic automatic camera after EL series. Aperture priority, changeable focus screen, motor, 8-11000s shutter. It seems to be FM.

38. Nikon F2 Titan- 1978 has a limited production of 2,000 sets, which is the titanium alloy version of F2.

39. Nikon-1979, fully automatic, black body, is Nikon's smallest and lightest SLR camera.

40. Introduce Nikon F3- 1980 to replace F2. Aperture priority, 8- 1/2000s shutter, TTL flash control, 6fps after adding motor.

4 1 and Nikon F3 HP- 1982 are introduced, both of which are F3 with high eye point, and the sight distance can reach 25mm.

42. Nikon FM 2- 1982 was introduced to replace FM. Shutter speed up to 1/4000s, flash synchronization 1/200. Zoom screen with date back and film winding motor. The photometric range is ISO 12-6400.

43. Nikon FG-1982 was launched, which is Nikon's first camera with programmed exposure (with AI-S lens), with aperture priority and manual exposure function. 1-11000s shutter, TTL flash control, LED metering display.

44.NikonF3/T—— 1982, titanium alloy version F3.

45. Nikon F3 AF- 1983, which is the AF version of F3. The focus screen cannot be replaced.

46. Introduce Nikon FE 2-1983 to replace Fe. Shutter speed 8- 1/4000s, TTL flash synchronization 1/250s. Variable focus screen.

47. Nikon FA-1983 was launched, which is Nikon's first camera with M/A/S/P exposure mode (S/P requires AI-S lens) and the first camera with multi-mode metering. The focusing screen can be changed and can be equipped with motor winding. Shutter 1- 1/4000s.

48.NikonNewFM2—— 1984 was introduced, using titanium alloy honeycomb shutter blades, the flash synchronization was improved to 1/250 s, and 1990 was changed to aluminum shutter, and the others remained unchanged.

49. Nikon FG-20-1984 is introduced, which is a simple model of FG, and the program exposure is cancelled.

50.NikonF-30 1—— 1985。 This is Nikon's first camera with built-in electric film winder. Automatic film loading, 2.5fps film winding, film sensitivity DX detection. Shutter 1- 1/2000s, M/A/P/Phi exposure mode.

Introduced 5 1 and Nikon F-501-1986, which is Nikon's first popular AF SLR camera. The appearance is similar to that of F-30 1, and the basic functions are basically the same. There is an S/C focusing mode, and three focusing screens can be changed.

52. Nikon F-401—1987, which is Nikon's first fully automatic SLR camera with built-in flash. Shutter speed is 1- 1/2000s, and manual lens metering is not supported.

53. Nikon F-801—1988 was introduced to replace F-50 1. Shutter speed 30- 1/8000s, flash synchronization 1/250s, five-zone metering, built-in 3.2fps motor and multiple exposure, making it one of the top AF SLR cameras at that time.

54. Nikon F4-1988 was launched, which is extremely powerful. Can change all kinds of gyroscopes, all kinds of focusing screens, all kinds of battery boxes and multifunctional backboards. Shutter speed 1/8000s.

55. Nikon F4 S- 1988 was launched. It is F4 of MB-2 1 vertical battery handle, and its continuous shooting speed reaches 5.7fps.

56. Nikon F-40 1s- 1989 was introduced, which enhanced the focusing speed of AF on the basis of F-40 1.

57. Nikon F-601-1990 AFSLR with built-in powerful flash. It has the functions of measuring point, peripheral exposure and automatic focusing and tracking. 30- 1/2000s shutter,1125s flash synchronization. It has the functions of slow synchronization, Hou Lian synchronization, matrix fill light and flash compensation.

58. Manual version of F-601M-1990. Auto focus, flash and spot measurement functions are cancelled.

59. Nikon F-80 1 S-1991was introduced, and the functions of central metering and AF autofocus tracking were added on the basis of F-801.

60. Nikon F4 e-1991online. In fact, F4 is equipped with a more powerful MB-23 mobile phone.

6 1, Nikon f-401x-1991went on the market on September 5, and the original three-zone photometry was changed into matrix photometry, which further enhanced the AF performance. Shutter speed is 30- 1/2000s.

62. Nikon F90-1992 was listed in September. Using NikkorD series autofocus lens, 3D matrix photometry and 3D matrix TTL flash control can be realized. The shutter speed is 1/8000s, and it has the functions of shooting data storage, reading and parameter setting.

63. Nikon FM2/T-1994 is a titanium alloy version of FM2.

64. Nikon F50-1994, simplified version of F90. The control of 3DTTL flash is cancelled, and a variety of program exposure modes are added, but manual lens metering is not supported.

65. Nikon F 90X-1994 was launched in the second half of 1994, which improved the performance on the basis of F90. High-speed tracking autofocus, 1/4000s flash synchronization, 4.3fps high-speed continuous shooting, high-speed autofocus motor with vertical handle.

66. Nikon F70-1994 went on the market in the second half of the year, and its performance was between F50 and F90. It adopts color LCD data display, and the internal 3DTTL flashes.

67. NikonFM 10—— 1995, which is a cheap version of all-robot camera, was introduced. Shutter 1- 1/2000s, flash synchronization1125s.

68. Nikon F5-1996 went on the market in August. It has an integrated battery handle, and its continuous shooting speed is as high as 8fps. With "self-diagnosis" shutter system, shutter speed 1/8000s, 5-zone dynamic AF, color 3D photometry, data storage, reading and parameter setting, the performance is excellent.

69. Nikon Pronea 600i-1996, which is Nikon's first APS SLR camera. The function is similar to F70, using ordinary NikkorAF lens.

70. nikonfe10 ——1997 is an automatic exposure version of FM 10.

7 1 and Nikon F550Year- 1998 were launched to commemorate the 50-year history of Nikon SLR cameras. Limited production of 3000 units, of which 2000 units are sold in Japan.

72. Nikon F60-1998 is introduced. Nikon's entry-level AF SLR camera does not support manual lens metering.

73, Nikon Proneas- 1998, the second APS SLR camera. The function is similar to F60, but there is no manual function. Use IX-Nikkor lens.

74. NikonF 100—— 1998 was introduced, which is a professional camera second only to F5. Five-point focusing, continuous shooting speed of 4.5fps. There are 22 user-defined functions, communication interface to read shooting data and set functional parameters. Shutter speed 30- 1/80000s, with flash compensation. Can be equipped with data backplane and battery handle.

75. Nikon F80-launched in 2000, with one machine and three types. F80D with date back, you can print the shooting date on the photo. F80S multifunctional back can print shooting parameters between films. Shutter 30- 1/4000s, built-in flash index 12, manual lens metering is not supported.

76. Nikon FM3A-20065438+0 introduced a highly automated manual camera to replace FM2. Adopt electromechanical hybrid door, with aperture priority exposure function.

77. Nikon F65-20065438+0 was launched, which is an improved version of F60. The performance of autofocus, metering and flash has been greatly improved. Shutter speed 30- 1/2000s, built-in flash.

78. Nikon F55-2002 was introduced in 2002, which is an improved version of F50, greatly enhancing the performance of AF, AE and flash. Shutter speed 30- 1/2000s, built-in flash.

79. Nikon F75-introduced in 2003, with performance between F65 and F80. Shutter speed is 30- 1/2000s, built-in flash, and manual lens metering is not supported.

80. Nikon F6-2004 was launched in 2004, which is a "masterpiece" of Nikon film camera and the pinnacle of its technological development. 1 1 area high-speed precise focusing, 30- 1/8000s precise door blocking, 3D color metering, i-TTL automatic flash system, automatic FP high-speed flash synchronization, continuous shooting speed of 5.5fps, and with the battery handle, continuous shooting speed can reach 8fps. It can automatically store 57 volumes of shooting data.

Digital SLR:

Introduced 8 1 and Nikon qv-1000c-1988, which are Nikon's only static video recorders. 380,000-pixel CCD, recorded on a 2-inch disk, and QV- nikkor lens with special interface.

82. Nikon 2-1995 launched the first digital SLR camera. Developed in cooperation with fujifilm, equipped with 2/3 inch 1.3 million pixel CCD, JPEG format, PCMCIA memory card, ISO800- 1600, shutter 1/8- 1/2000s. You can get the same shooting angle as 135 by using ordinary nikkor lens. The corresponding model of Fuji is DS-505.

83. Nikon 2S-E2 enhanced version 1995 was launched. Continuous shooting can get 7 tickets at 3fps. Fuji model DS-5 15.

84. Nikon 2n-1996. ISO is improved to 3200, TIFF format.

85, nikone2ns- 1996, is an enhanced version of E2N. Continuous shooting can get 7 tickets at 3fps.

86. Nikon E3- 1998 was launched as a follow-up version of E2. Use 2/3 inch 1.4MP CCD, ISO800/ 1600/3200, shutter 1/2- 1/2000s, and flash synchronization 1/250s.

87. Nikon 3S-1998 was introduced together with E3, which is an enhanced version of E3, and it can be 12 sheets under the continuous shooting of 3fps. It is also Nikon's last E-series digital camera.

88. Nikon1—1999, the first DSLR developed by Nikon. With F5 fuselage, 5-zone AF focusing, 23.7x 15.6 CCD, 2.74MP pixels.

ф o200-1600, the shutter speed is as high as116000s, the flashing light synchronization1500s 4.5fps continuous shooting 2 1 CFI/IIcard,

89. Nikon1x-2001is a high-pixel version of D 1. With 5.47MP CCD, 9 continuous shooting cards can be obtained at 3fps, and then upgraded to 2 1 card in continuous shooting.

90. Nikon1H-2001went on the market, which is a high-speed version of D 1. 2.74MP CCD is still used, but 40 pieces can be continuous shooting at 5fps.

9 1 and Nikon100—launched in 2002, using F80 fuselage platform, 6. 1MPCCD, D-TTL flash system, shutter speed of 30- 1/4000s, ISO 200-/kloc-0.

92. Nikon D2h-introduced in 2003, is the replacement product of D1H. 4. 1MP pixel 40 continuous shooting, 1 1 area high-speed precise focusing, WT- 1 module can realize wireless transmission. 2.5-inch LCD screen.

93. Nikon D70-launched in 2004, 6. 1MP, the fuselage is not as good as D 100, but lighter and smaller than D 100, but its function exceeds D 100. 30- 1/8000s door, 1/500si-TTL flash synchronization, 1.8 inch LCD display, manual lens metering is not supported.

94. Nikon 2x-launched in 2004, is Nikon's flagship model. Adopt 12.4MP CMOS sensor, 15 5 fps continuous shooting, 8 fps 26 continuous shooting in 6.8MP clipping mode.

95. Nikon 2HS —— introduced in 2005, is an improved version of D2H, which has been improved in photometric performance, autofocus speed, automatic white balance and continuous shooting number.

96. Nikon 70s-launched in 2005, is an improved version of D70. The LCD was changed to 2 inches, and an electronic wire release socket was added, which greatly improved the performance of continuous shooting.

97. Nikon D50-introduced in 2005, is lighter and smaller than D70, and its function is simpler than D70. 2-inch LCD, SD card storage, does not support manual lens metering.

98. Nikon D200-2005 was introduced at the end of 2005, which is an advanced model replacing D 100, and it can also be said that it is a popular version of D2X. Adopt 10.2MP CCD, 5 fps 27 continuous shooting, shutter speed 30- 1/8000s, flash synchronization 1/500s,1/area autofocus, 3D color matrix photometry, 2.5-inch LCD screen, wireless support.

99. Nikon D2Xs was launched in June 2006. It is an upgraded model of D2X, with more than 20 improvements, such as body LCD, high-sensitivity noise, locking selection, storage capacity and style menu. The most important thing is that the body LCD is changed to a 2.5-inch screen with 230,000 pixels, which has a wide viewing angle (130 degrees) and improves the playback quality. ISO coverage has also increased to 1600.

Nikon D2Xs

100 and Nikon D80 went on the market in September 2006, and D70s is the same level, which is the main product in the mid-range market. The mature technology in D200 has been integrated, and the market attention has been high, and it is still selling well.

Nikon D80

10 1 and Nikon D40 were launched at the end of 2006. They are Nikon's second entry-level SLR camera after D50, and the price of the kit is less than 5,000 yuan. The D40 has many congenital defects, such as no focusing motor, shrinking focusing system and only 600W pixels, which have become its fatal weakness.

102, Nikon D40x 2007 March 2007, Nikon upgraded the D40 and replaced the CCD with10 million pixels, but there was still no focus motor and top status display.

103 and Nikon D3 were first released in August 2007. They are Nikon's first Quan Huafu SLR cameras, which adopt FX format 1200W pixel Quan Huafu CMOS chip, adopt brand-new 5 1 point focusing system and brand-new 920,000 pixel 3-inch LCD, and support instant framing.

104, Nikon D300 and D3 released at the same time. As a quasi-professional SLR camera, D300 inherits most functions of D3, but still adopts DX format. At present, Nikon is the main force in the high-end quasi-professional market.

105 and Nikon D60 were released at the end of 2008 1, which are upgraded products of D40x, adding CMOS cleaning and D-Lighting system.

Nikon D60

106 and Nikon D700 were released in June 2008, which are the second Quan Huafu SLR products of Nikon. Using the body of D300, compared with D3, CMOS cleaning system and built-in flash lamp are added, and the price is closer to D300.

Nikon D700

Nikon's latest products 107 and Nikon D90 2008 released in August 2008 adopted 1200W pixel CMOS chip in DX format, and added short film shooting function for the first time.