NIKON - nikonos V service manual

Complete service and repair manual for the Nikon Nikonos V, an amphibious 35mm camera purpose-built for underwater and rugged field photography. This workshop documentation provides comprehensive technical specifications for this electronically controlled system, centered on the SEIKO MFCE226 vertical-travel focal plane shutter mechanism. The manual thoroughly addresses essential operational features: the inverted Galilean Albada-type viewfinder delivering 85% picture coverage, electronically variable shutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/1000 seconds in automatic mode, and quartz-regulated speeds available in manual operation. Detailed sections cover the film advance system with its 144-degree winding arc, the additive frame counter with automatic release point near 1/1500 seconds, and full exposure modes including bulb for long exposures. Viewfinder specifications are precisely laid out—0.55x magnification, -0.9 diopter correction range, extended eye relief allowing comfortable viewing from 40mm distance, and integrated parallax correction marks for accurate framing. The through-the-lens TTL metering system receives complete coverage: center-weighted integration at 25%, metering sensitivity spanning EV8 to EV19, and LED viewfinder display showing shutter speed values alongside over- and under-exposure warnings. Battery specifications, X-sync flash synchronization, moisture-resistant sealing rated to 50 meters depth and 6 kg/cm² pressure tolerance, and precise dimensional and weight data are fully documented to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical repair work on this professional underwater camera system.

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