NIKON - nikonos V service manual

Complete repair manual for the Nikon Nikonos V amphibious 35mm camera, a sophisticated focal plane shutter camera engineered for demanding aquatic and terrestrial environments. This technical documentation provides comprehensive specifications for this electronically controlled camera system, including the SEIKO MFCE226 vertical-travel focal plane shutter mechanism. The manual covers essential technical features: the inverted Galilean Albada-type viewfinder with approximately 85% picture coverage, electronically controlled variable shutter speeds ranging from 1/30 to 1/1000 seconds in automatic mode, and quartz-controlled speeds in manual operation. Detailed information addresses the film advance system with 144-degree winding angle, additive frame counter with automatic release at approximately 1/1500 seconds, and exposure modes including bulb setting for extended exposures. Viewfinder specifications are precisely documented: 0.55x magnification, -0.9 diopter correction, extended eye relief permitting viewing 40mm away from the finder, and parallax correction marks. The document contains thorough details on the through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering system featuring center-weighted metering at 25%, metering range from EV8 to EV19, and LED viewfinder display for shutter speed indications and over/under-exposure warning signals. Battery characteristics, X-sync flash synchronization capabilities, moisture-resistant construction rated to 50 meters depth and 6 kg/cm² pressure, alongside precise dimensions and weight specifications are all documented to facilitate maintenance and technical repair of this professional-grade camera designed for underwater photographers and adventure specialists.