Always wanted a V.

[vpwphoto]

I always wanted a Nikonos V and got one from e-bay yesterday. They are cheap now.
My daughter is a swimmer, the YMCA pool is clear so I am going to load it up with some p3200 as soon as the 20mm lens arrives from KEH and I'm going to make a fun shot of my daughter.

I did some work with a Nik II off and on while I was a photographer at Purdue University in the 1990's the photo I posted as the icon was from a student recruitment publication from about 1995.

 

[Ralph Javins]

Nice. The Nikonos is an interesting camera. My own interest will probably settle on the II or III at some point. At this time, there are some Minolta WeatherMatic Dual-35 cameras here that are really meeting the needs for use in swimming pools for getting photographs of people during training activities. I was offered a Nikonos III last year with two lenses for $300, but there were (and still are) some other expenses at that time that prevented that from happening then. The main thing financially right now is paying for a completely unexpected rebuild of the engine in a Cessna C-172E. As Gilda Radner once said, "It always seems to be something."

My own interest in the Nippon Kogaku cameras still remains with the Nikon F and F2, up to the F2AS, and there are some Nikomat/Nikkormat models from the 1960s also. The Nikonos seemed like a neat camera for those weather conditions where the F or F2 might not be the best choice.

The original Calypso with its influence from Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a remarkable camera when it came out. I was still in Washington, D. C. at the time, and could not get one then -- "family issues" had a higher priority back then.

Enjoy; Ralph, Latte Land, Washingnton

 

[vpwphoto]

Bought from this guy... he was a strait talker via the e-mail and the camera I got was very nice. KEH sold me a 20mm//// IT IS SOOO SHARP underwater.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/ibeendivin/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3692

 

[M6F6E6]

Nice camera, for sure. My Mikonos IV shutter is slowly failing on the high speeds and everyone tells me that there are no spares nowadays. It is a real shame as they are such a good camera to use with the 35mm lens. It is plenty sharp enough for most uses. Tough as nails too. Hope your shutter goes well.

 

[Silver Halide / Zone]

HI All

Just joined this group to see what sort of discussions were going on around the Nikkonos cameras. I have the V, with flash, and close up accessories, + solid waterproof carrying case. I purchased this last year, and to be quite hones have yet to use it. I'm thinking of selling this, mainly because I don't have the time to us it as intended. If anyone in this group is interested, let me know and I'll supply further details, along with photos.

Thanks
Marc