How accurate is the light meter in the Nikonos V

Scotthenrylabonte · Jun 16, 2022

Anyone who shoots with this system, I recently purchased the nikonos v - I haven’t had much experience shooting. I want to get shark pics very soon. Do you think the built in meter is accurate enough or should I purchase a under water housing for a Spectra Pro IV Incident Meter.

film_man · Jun 16, 2022

I never had any problems either in the water or above, point and shoot. I've only shot with BW and C41, no slides though. I'm not a diver, just snorkel/near the surface.

Chan Tran · Jun 16, 2022

I had 2 Nikonos V and althoug being not a diver I never used them underwater but the meter in them is good enough.

film_man · Jun 16, 2022

Also..I hope you're getting it serviced and all before you put it in the water, especially if you're going diving with it.

GRHazelton · Jun 16, 2022

I've used this firm, http://www.southern-nikonos.com/ I probably need to send in my Nikonos for a checkup. Turn around was pretty quick, IIRC. Note that I haven't done any real diving with my Nikonos.
As I understand it for very shallow depths - a foot or two - and shooting in rain, etc, pressure testing is probably not needed. Much deeper and best have it pressure tested. Southern Nikonos has a lot of useful info, and is a good thing to read before going underwater.

film_man · Jun 16, 2022

GRHazelton said:
I've used this firm, http://www.southern-nikonos.com/ I probably need to send in my Nikonos for a checkup. Turn around was pretty quick, IIRC. Note that I haven't done any real diving with my Nikonos.
As I understand it for very shallow depths - a foot or two - and shooting in rain, etc, pressure testing is probably not needed. Much deeper and best have it pressure tested. Southern Nikonos has a lot of useful info, and is a good thing to read before going underwater.

Bob passed away a while ago so Southern Nikonos is no more as far as I know.

GRHazelton · Jun 16, 2022

film_man said:
Bob passed away a while ago so Southern Nikonos is no more as far as I know.

The site is still up, and there is a Contact us button, which gives an email address, FAX and voice numbers. Maybe someone has taken Bob's place? The OP should reach out, and tell us what he finds.

Dirb9 · Jun 16, 2022

Narcosis101 also has a good reputation for servicing Nikonos cameras.
The Nikonos V has a excellent meter, and does TTL-OTF for flash, I'd suggest just sticking with the built in metering.

Sirius Glass · Jun 16, 2022

I have not used mine underwater and I have had it less than a year. However the above water photographs with both black & white, including with yellow, orange or green filters and color print film are more than adequate in the Auto mode.

Huss · Jun 20, 2022

Just used mine this weekend and the meter is aces. As is the 35mm lens.

Huss · Jun 20, 2022

Nikonos V, 35mm, C200

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Sirius Glass · Jun 20, 2022

I have found the light meter on the Nikonos V to be very accurate for color and black & white films, even then a contrast filter, yellow, green, orange and red, are attached.

How accurate is the light meter in the Nikonos V

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