Nikon L35AF Camera

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It has subsequently become a cult classic among collectors. The Nikon L35AD version came with an “autodate,” and in 1985, the Nikon L35AF2 followed. The lens was designed by Koichi Wakamiya as an update to the Sonnar formula. Pre-camera use While in some ways the AF35M shows its age compared to Nikon’s L35AF, in other ways it’s the superior camera. So which camera is best for today’s retro-loving photophile? For all of the advancements these models boasted, it wouldn’t be for much if the images weren’t any good. While we generally think today that your basic point and shoot camera should be cheaply built with a low expectation for quality optics and sharp images, these cameras pre-dated that “disposable” mentality that has become so prevalent over the past couple of decades. Both of these cameras had lenses that their respective manufacturers were proud of, and it’s this reputation that has allowed these models to enjoy some level of desirability among collectors nearly 3 decades later. So, it probably didn’t surprise anyone that Nikon took their sweet time to release their first fully automatic compact camera with autofocus when the original Nikon L35AF debuted in 1983. But when they did, they didn’t screw around. That first camera had a 5-element 35mm f/2.8 Sonnar-Type lens that offered sharpness unrivaled in the compact segment at the time. The lens did not feature the Nikkor label typically associated with Nikon SLR lenses, which caused some confusion for Nikon as rumors spread that the lens was built by a third party. This was only a rumor though, as the 5-element lens was both designed and built in house. The designer of the lens was Nikon’s own Mr. Koichi Wakamiya who had designed other Nikon lenses such as the Series-E 100mm f/2.8 and UV Nikkor 105mm f/4.5S.

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If you like point-n-shoot cameras the one I’d recommend is the Pentax PC35AF. This was a pro point-n-shoot in its day. No motorized film advance to break. Quiet for street/candids. Not motor to break. Made of metal and surprisingly small. It’s my all-time favorite point-n-shoot. Also it doesn’t cost a fortune but is a little hard to find. Reply

The Nikon L35af – Nikon’s first AF compact (is getting old)

In terms of the upgrades, it now supported DX encoding, which meant that the film speed did not have to be manually set. The range of film speeds increased to as high as ISO 1600 compared to 400 or 1000 in the original model. Loading film was easier as you no longer had to thread the leader into the takeup spool. Simply load the cassette and pull the leader to a line indicated in the film compartment, close the door, and the camera does the rest. The body had a slightly larger hand grip on the photographer’s right side and the body was covered with a grippier rubberized material making it easier to use one handed. Finally, there was an integrated lens cap that would protect the lens when the camera was not in use. Máy cầm khá đầm tay, máy hơi to (so với T2) nhưng không phải quá to, cũng chỉ như cầm một chiếc Samsung Note. Build bằng nhựa nhưng linh kiện bên trong khá nặng nên cầm lên không thấy cảm giác rẻ tiền. Lens không thò thụt nên không ngại khi va chạm nhẹ.

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The lens is the best part of this camera. It’s very sharp in the center and can resolve a lot of detail when the aperture is stopped down in bright light or with flash. There is quite distinct vignetting, a by-product of a lens design not really aimed at wide angle.For me though, it really adds to the look.It is not specifically strong and has a subtle graduation, but if you are looking for edge to edge constant exposure, this may not be to your taste. The ASA/ISO ranges between 50-1000. Now, when the film is loaded properly, turn on your camera facing the lens and change the ISO that you wish to shoot on. You can do it by rotating the circle on your lens. Compared to the Nikon, the Canon’s viewfinder is just awful. With Nikon’s point-and-shoot, the focus indicator intelligently actuates with a half-press of the shutter release button. In this way it’s possible for the photographer to see if the camera’s focused where it’s supposed to be focused before committing to the shot. With Canon’s camera, the focus indication happens on full shutter release, after the photograph has been taken. That’s just silly. Nikon’s L35AF has very few settings; it’s very easy to operate, regardless of whether you’ve used 35mm cameras before or not.Here are some basic things you should know before using this camera if you already own it or are considering getting it:After he passed away, my older brother used the camera for at least another 10 years. It was finally stolen from his car. Much like the later AF3 functions are somewhat limited. There is a grand total of 5 controllable features on this camera, but just like when using the AF3, sometimes it makes you wonder just what else you could possibly need from a point & shoot. The shutter