NIKONOS V

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The Nikonos V, launched in 1984, further advanced the series' automation and versatility by adding a manual exposure mode alongside aperture-priority AE. This model featured TTL metered, electronically controlled shutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/1000 sec in auto mode, and manual shutter speeds up to 1/1000 sec, plus a mechanical 1/90 sec speed and Bulb setting. TTL flash metering was introduced for compatible Speedlight models, improving underwater flash photography with automatic exposure control. The camera featured a robust, ergonomically enhanced body available in orange or green, with a hinged camera back and improved sealing against the elements. The Nikonos V retained compatibility with all previous Nikonos lenses, supported ISO films from 25 to 1600, and maintained the 50m depth rating. Its combination of reliability, automation, and compatibility made it the definitive model of the Nikonos series, serving underwater and harsh environment photographers for nearly two decades.

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This photo caused a ruckus on IG because someone accused it of being a “heavily edited digital shot”…”you think film could capture that much detail in a dark underwater scene?” Yes, sir, it can. It’s called light. Nikonos v, tmax 400.

There’s not much I love more than clear, deep, blue water dives. When it’s overcast like it was on this day, it gives this especially moody look to the water. Some bts of friends working on a short film. Nikonos v hp5.

Easily one of the most gifted spearos I’ve ever had the privilege of diving with - my friend moves in the water like he was born of it. Here’s a few shots from a blue water session with an oceanic white tip that came in close for a few curious passes. Nikonos v / hp5.

Soft focus on this mornings dawn patrol | 800T/Nikonos V

Some pilot whales passing through, somewhere offshore. Tmax 400 / Nikonos v

Nikonos - V Australian adventures. Developed and scanned at Silver Halid studios in Perth WA.

Almost an Escher | Nikonos V + 35f2.5 | HP5+

Morning Swim - Nikonos V, 35mm f/2.8, Kodak TMAX 400 pushed 3200, Kodak D76 (stock)

This is one of those photos that I’ve been trying to take for literal years. Perfect sand waves on the ocean floor and dreamy morning light. Nikonos v / tmax400

Freediving through a shallow cave, taken from within the mouth of the cave looking out! Nikonos v / hp5

Elephant in the Dust [Nikonos V | 35mm f/2.8 | Ektar 100]

This specific zone feels like an underwater amphitheater. With cliffs that drop off into 20m of water, all the sounds reverberate around us while we dive. It’s the end of whale season and we can still hear them singing when we hop in here. Nikonos v/hp5

untitled fish [Nikonos-V, 20mm, Ilford HP5 pushed to 800]

Southpoint Hawaii — Nikons V, 35 mm f/2.8, Fuji 100 ACROSS

Surprise tropical rainstorm | Nikonos V | 35mm f2.5 | Portra 400

Starfish - Nikonos V • 15mm f/2.8 • Cinestill 400D

I was on a work trip, heard about the bait ball, and hit up some friends super last to dive + shoot with me early one morning. Diving into a school like this is one of my absolute favorite things. Nikonos v tmax400.

Today may have been even more magical than yesterday.. Cine 800T / Nikonos V

Was holding on to these for a while & finally shared. Two of my good friends taking a no-fins drop about 10 meters down to walk through this sandy hallway. Taken while freediving. Nikonos v / hp5

Ran out of 800T so tried 400D underwater today instead - pushed 1 stop

First time shooting film underwater. Nikonos V 20mm. T-Max 400 (shot at 800)

In a pod of pilot whales. Nikonos v / tri x

Just some of my favorite First of the Roll I’ve capture under water [Nikonos V / 15mm UW-Nikkor lens / multiple film stocks]

When there’s nothing else to shoot, can always count on a turtle to show up for you to blow the rest of your roll on. Nikonos v tmax400.

Swimming with giants, 📷 Nikonos V, 🎞 Kentmere 400 pushed +2

Chelonia y Zostra [Nikonos V, 15/2.8, Ilford XP2]

Took my Nikonos back to Burning Man [Nikonos V | 35mm f/2.5 and 80mm f/4 | Cinestill 400d and Portra 800]

Testing a new (to me) camera | Nikonos V 35mm | Portra 800