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The NIkonos V is a great underwater camera, but it won't be waterproof for long without proper care and service. The o-rings, in particular, require constant inspection and maintenance, and need to be completely replaced on a regular basis in order to prevent water from getting inside the camera body and corroding everything. Because Nikonos V production ceased in 2001, any camera body with an original set of o-rings definitely needs to be serviced before being used underwater. Fortunately, it's possible to find sellers that offer the Nikonos V with a full set of fresh o-rings installed, as well as the special Nikonos grease (don't use petroleum jelly!) for keeping the rubber parts lubricated. As long as the Nikonos V is properly maintained, it performs well, and the built-in exposure meter simplifies picture-taking. The focus and aperture still have to be set manually, however, which can be a challenge for those accustomed to modern point-and-shoot cameras. I highly recommend buying or downloading the original Nikonos V manual, which fully explains how to maintain and operate this unique camera.Read full review
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This is the underwater camera by which all other underwater cameras are and should be judged. I have a Nikon problem, and a SCUBA problem as well so this camera was a perfect fit for me. I own two of these bodies and I am never disappointed when my film comes back ever. As long as you get these cameras serviced regularly and grease the O-rings every time you use the camera it will continue to serve you well. The Nikonos V can be used down to 130 feet, and on land, I have shot entire vacations above and below the water with these cameras and I can not complain. Well, I could complain a little and that would be about this camera not being an SLR so focusing is by guess, but if you close the aperture enough it is not a problem at all. I shoot slides, the most unforgiving film there is and this camera always does a great job. A used DSLR in a used case will run you over $1500 USD, a Nikonos V with a lens or two, caring case, flash with cords and brackets, and serviced (after you buy it, and before you dive it) will run you about $500. Yes you only get 36 photos per dive, but with the money you save you can buy film, go out on a dive boat 9 times then process all the film you shot. You could also do a nice dive weekend in the islands and again still have money for all the film. You are just not going to shoot better photos than you can with this camera unless you spend at least 3 times as much. This is not a Kodak fun saver underwater camera, it is a quality instrument for quality underwater photos.Read full review
If your camera has a tiny problem, such as having to be tilted slightly for the shutter to fire, that's NOT a problem! "It's NOT a bug! It's a FEATURE!" is a common joke among software programmers! Same with this camera. You'll be underwater, you'll be moving around, likely using your arms to hold your position (or chase down that fish!), so you'll likely tilt the camera anyway! The Nikonos V is a great camera! I suspect it's nothing more than some wayward gear grease that's causing a tiny piece to stick. It works in every other sense (though I haven't tested it in the water yet). At the absolute worst, if it leaks, I have a good lens and I can gut the camera for parts. I'm way ahead on this one!
It's not a point & shoot camera by my definition! It's an amphibious, range-finder with auto exposure capability or manual exposure. I've used a Nikonos camera since 1969 & it's the best underwater film camera system for the money. Granted, it's not being made anymore & film is mostly passe, but the quality is amazing despite limitations. This was the camera of choice for professional uw photographers for many years & I still prefer to use this to switching to digital. A comparible digital system is still way more expensive & I've built up my Nikonos system over a long period of time. A new uw photographer can get a Nikonos system very inexpensively & can easily learn to take fantastic uw photos with this camera.
Great camera, easy to use, nice to take photos underwater without a bulky housing. The camera uses 35mm film which is not as popular as it use to be but it's still available and photo labs can convert your pictures to digital if you wish. If you use high speed film it's not as critical choosing the correct distance to focus the lens. It's nice to have an internal light meter too.
