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35mm SLR Autofocus Camera
Nikon’s flagship camera, the F5, offers all the features professionals
demand, including dependability, accuracy, smooth handling and
Nikon System compatibility - plus more. The F5 offers a range of
breakthrough features such as the world’s fastest autofocus operation
with cross-ranged five-area AF sensors, a film advance speed of 8
frames per second (fps) even with Focus Tracking, revolutionary 3D
Color Matrix Metering, and more. Many of these innovations fill the
needs of professional photographers in such areas as sports, nature,
fashion, photojournalism, science, and others. In addition, the F5
boasts the Nikon F lens mount, a feature which has remained virtually
unchanged since the debut of the Nikon F in 1959. In this way, the F5
exemplifies Nikon’s commitment to maintaining their decades-long
partnership with the world's professional photographers. From its metal
housing to its future-proof design, the F5 upholds the highest standards of reliability and compatibility with existing and
future technologies. Indeed, it continues to be the standard for 35mm professional cameras in the 21st century.
◆ The F5 offers Single Servo mode for single-
frame autofocus or Continuous Servo AF
operation at motor speeds up to 8 frames
per second (fps) with full AF operation and
Lock-On. This means that frame-after-
frame—up to 8 frames per second, the F5’s
AF system precisely captures the subject—
stationary or moving, centered or off-cen-
ter, coming from left, right, top or bottom,
even if there is a momentary interruption
from another subject.
◆ In Dynamic AF mode, simply select the
primary sensor (center, left, right, top or
bottom) that best suits your composition.
If your subject moves within the frame, the
F5 automatically changes sensor to keep
your subject tack sharp.
◆ The F5’s exceptional AF performance isn’t
limited to average conditions—it excels
under different conditions, like up-close. As
a moving subject comes closer, the rate of
change of the distance accelerates—and
that’s a problem for most AF systems: they
can’t keep up. The F5 keeps up at even closer
distances than any other camera system.
◆ The F5’s 5-segment AF sensor features a
wide-area, cross-type design. In horizontal
compositions, a complete line of sensors
addresses subjects moving across the field
of view. When the camera is held vertically,
the cross-type design provides a line of
sensors that follows the action. This sensor
system works with every AF Nikkor lens.
◆ The F5 has a complete system of extremely
reliable micro-electronics and mechanical
components to provide ultra-fast opera-
tion. As subjects move quickly about the
scene, the F5’s micro-computers instanta-
neously process data. Coreless motors
respond in milliseconds to drive the lens,
the shutter opens and the film advances as
you shoot at continuous speed up to 8 fps
with autofocus. Even the mirror is designed
to provide rock-steady AF operation.
◆ In addition to Dynamic AF operation, the
F5 provides a Single Area AF mode. It’s
like having a choice among five carefully
positioned AF spot sensors. The selected
focus area is indicated on the LCD and the
focusing screen.
◆ Choose Single Servo AF and shoot one
frame at a time; use Continuous Servo AF
for quick-changing situations. Either way,
you’ll get fast and accurate response, with
sharpness you can see. You get Focus
Tracking, in all AF modes, automatically
activated when the F5 senses that the
subject is moving. Nikon’s Focus Tracking
with Lock-On overcomes momentary
interruptions in focus. When you want to
focus manually, the accurate and versatile
Electronic Rangefinder can guide you.
◆ For times when you want AF operation
activated separately from the shutter release
button, use the F5’s AF start buttons—one
button for horizontal, one for vertical
handling. It’s perfect for sports and other
fast-action shooting because it lets you to
concentrate solely on shutter release timing.
◆ The F5’s built-in motor quickly rewinds the
film: 4 seconds for a 36-exposure roll with
the MN-30 NiMH battery, 6-seconds with
fresh AA alkaline or lithium batteries—at
normal temperatures. Film can also be
rewound by hand.
FEATURES
The F5’s combination of speed and accuracy have made it the
top choice for sports and action photographers as well as photojournalists
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