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Nikon is a manufacturer of cameras from Japan. Today they make digital cameras, but Nikon has a long analog history.

In 1917, the Nippon Kōgaku Tōkyō K.K. was founded in Japan. In 1948, Nikon’s first camera was introduced. Later, the company was renamed Nikon Corporation. The name is derived from Nippon Kōgaku (日本光学) and Zeiss’s Ikon brand.

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The beginning of the model history of the Japanese company is the Nikon I. The development of the rangefinder camera began in 1946 and was introduced to the public in Japan in 1948. It was not until the beginning of the 1950s that the cameras became better known abroad. Nippon Kogaku was especially known for the high quality of its lenses.

However, the basis for the great dominance in the world of photography was laid by the Nikon F SLR camera in 1959. Due to the great success, the focus was set on SLR cameras from then on. Even today, the developments from that time can be found in modern digital cameras.

Especially in the 90s, besides the professional SLR cameras, a bunch of compact cameras for the APS and 35mm format were built. At the beginning of the 2000s, the focus was gradually shifted from Nikon to digital photography.

Overview

Nikkormat EL

The Nikkormat EL is one of the first SLR cameras with electronics from Nikon.

Nikkormat ELW

The Nikkormat ELW is a black version of the Nikkormat EL single lens reflex camera.

Nikkormat FS

The Nikkormat FS is a single lens reflex camera without a light meter from the 60s.

Nikkormat FT

The Nikkormat FT is a single lens reflex camera for the Nikon F lens mount from the 60s.

Nikkormat FT2

The Nikkormat FT2 is a single lens reflex camera from the 1970s.

Nikkormat FT3

The Nikkormat FT3 is a single lens reflex camera from the late 70s.

Nikkormat FTN

The Nikkormat FTN is a single lens reflex camera from the 60s for 35mm film.

Nikon 28Ti

The Nikon 28Ti is a premium compact camera from Nikon.

Nikon 35Ti

The Nikon 35Ti is a high-end 35mm compact camera with fixed lens from the 1990s.

Nikon AF200

The Nikon AF200 is a camera from Nikon for the 35 mm format from the 1990s.

Nikon AF210

The Nikon AF210 is a simple 35mm camera with a fixed lens. It was also sold as Nikon Fun Touch 3.

Nikon AF220

The Nikon AF220 is a snapshot camera with fixed 29 mm lens. It was also sold as Nikon Fun Touch 4.

Nikon AF230

The Nikon AF230 is a snapshot camera from the 90s with 29 mm lens and was also sold as Nikon Fun Touch 5.

Nikon AF240SV

The Nikon AF240SV is a compact camera with a 28 mm lens from the 1990s. It was also sold as Nikon Fun Touch 6 in some areas.

Nikon AF3

The Nikon AF3 is a 35mm camera. It is part of the group of snapshot cameras.

Nikon AF400

The Nikon AF400 / Nikon One Touch 30 is a camera with fixed lens from the 90s.

Nikon AF600

The Nikon AF600 is a very compact camera with a 28 mm lens. It was also marketed as Nikon Lite Touch.

Nikon AW35

The Nikon AW35 is a splash-proof compact camera. The camera dates back to the 90s and was also sold as Nikon Sport Touch.

Nikon BF100

The Nikon BF100 is a point and shoot 35mm camera with fixed lens from the 1990s.

Nikon EF100

The Nikon EF100 is a simple camera with a fixed lens from the 1990s. It was also sold as "Nikon Nice Touch 2".

Nikon EF200

The Nikon EF200 is a fixed focus camera from the 90s. It was also sold as Nikon Nice Touch 3.

Nikon EF300

The Nikon EF300 is a 35mm camera with a fixed focus lens from the 90s and was also sold under the model name "Nikon Nice Touch 4".

Nikon EF400SV

The Nikon EF400SV is a compact camera with a big viewfinder from the year 1999. It was also sold as Nikon Nice Touch 5.

Nikon EL2

The Nikon EL2 is a 35mm camera from the 1970s.

Nikon EM

The Nikon EM is an entry-level SLR camera.

Nikon F

The Nikon F is a single lens reflex camera. It is the first model of the F series of the Japanese company.

Nikon F-301

The Nikon F-301 is an SLR with automatic film transport from the 80s.

Nikon F-401

The Nikon F-401 is a single lens reflex camera with autofocus from the 80s.

Nikon F-401S

The Nikon F-401S is a SLR camera with revised autofocus from 1989.

Nikon F-401X

The Nikon F-401X is a 35mm SLR camera with autofocus and automatic film transport.

Nikon F-501 AF

An SLR camera for 35mm film from Nikon.

Nikon F-601

The Nikon F-601 is an autofocus Nikon F camera for 35mm film.

Nikon F-601 Quartz Date

The Nikon F-601 Quartz Date is a 35mm SLR camera with a data back.

Nikon F-601M

The Nikon F-601M is a single lens reflex camera without an autofocus.

Nikon F-801

The Nikon F-801 is a single lens reflex camera with autofocus from the 1980s.

Nikon F-801S

The Nikon F-801S is an SLR with Nikon F connector from the early 90s.

Nikon F Photomic

The Nikon F Photomic is a single lens reflex camera from the 1960s.

Nikon F Photomic FTn

The Nikon F Photomic FTn is a single lens reflex camera from the 1960s and is based on the Nikon F.

Nikon F Photomic T

The Nikon F Photomic T is a single lens reflex camera with a light meter in the viewfinder.

Nikon F Photomic Tn

The Nikon F Photomic Tn is a single lens reflex camera from the 1960s with light meter.

Nikon F100

The Nikon F100 is one of the top models of the Nikon F film series.

Nikon F2

The Nikon F2 is the successor of the legendary Nikon F.

Nikon F2 Photomic

The Nikon F2 Photomic is a professional single lens reflex camera from the 70s.

Nikon F2 Photomic A

The Nikon F2 Photomic A is a pro single lens reflex camera for 35mm film.

Nikon F2 Photomic AS

The Nikon F2 Photomic AS is a SLR for professional photographers from the 70s.

Nikon F2 Photomic S

The Nikon F2 Photomic S is a single lens reflex camera for professional users from the 70s.

Nikon F2 Photomic SB

The Nikon F2 Photomic SB is a professional reflex camera for the Nikon F bayonet.

Nikon F3

The Nikon F3 is a top model of the Nikon F series and was sold from the 1980s.

Nikon F3 AF

The Nikon F3 AF is a variant of the Nikon F3 with autofocus viewfinder.

Nikon F3 H

The Nikon F3 H is the fastest model of the Nikon F3 series.

Nikon F3 HP

The Nikon F3 HP is part of the professional F series and comes with a special viewfinder.

Nikon F3 P

The Nikon F3 P is a Nikon SLR camera specially developed for press photographers.

Nikon F3/T

The Nikon F3/T is a variant of the F3 with titanium finish.

Nikon F4

The Nikon F4 is a professional SLR from Nikon from the late 80s.

Nikon F4E

The Nikon F4E is a 35mm camera from Nikon and was produced in the 1990s.

Nikon F4P

The Nikon F4P is a camera from Nikon for professional users.

Nikon F4S

The Nikon F4S is the most popular version of the Nikon F4 series.

Nikon F5

The Nikon F5 was introduced in the mid-90s as the new flagship of the film camera line.

Nikon F50

The Nikon F50 is a single lens reflex camera for beginners from the early 90s.

Nikon F55

The Nikon F55 is a single lens reflex camera from the early 2000s.

Nikon F6

The Nikon F6 is the last flagship of film cameras from Nikon.

Nikon F60

The Nikon F60 is an entry level camera from Nikon for the F bayonet.

Nikon F65

The Nikon F65 is a 35mm camera for beginners from the 2000s.

Nikon F70

An 1990's SLR by the Japanese company Nikon.

Nikon F75

The Nikon F75 is a single lens reflex camera. It was manufactured between 2003 and 2006 by Nikon.

Nikon F80

The Nikon F80 is an entry-level-camera from Nikon for the Nikon F mount.

Nikon F90

A modern SLR for 35mm film from Nikon.

Nikon F90X

The Nikon F90X is a single lens reflex camera from the 1990s.

Nikon FA

The Nikon FA is an SLR from the 80s with four exposure programs.

Nikon FE

The Nikon FE is a 35mm camera for the Nikon F bayonet from the late 70s.

Nikon FE10

The Nikon FE10 is a manual 35mm camera and was built by Cosina for Nikon.

Nikon FE2

The Nikon FE2 is a single lens reflex camera and was produced in the 1980s.

Nikon FG

The Nikon FG is a single lens reflex camera with program automatic from the 80s.

Nikon FG20

The Nikon FG20 is a single lens reflex camera. It was manufactured between 1984 and 1986.

Nikon FM

The Nikon FM is a compact camera by Nikon for the F-System from the 70s.

Nikon FM10

The Nikon FM10 is a 35mm camera for the Nikon F bayonet from the Cosina factory.

Nikon FM2

The Nikon FM2 is a 35mm camera for the Nikon F mount.

Nikon FM2/T

The Nikon FM2/T is a 35mm camera built out of titanium by Nikon.

Nikon FM2n

The Nikon FM2n is a revised SLR of the Nikon FM2 from the 80s.

Nikon FM3A

The Nikon FM3A is a film single lens reflex camera from the 2000s.

Nikon L135AF

The Nikon L135AF is an automatic camera from Nikon for 35mm film.

Nikon L35 AW AF

An underwater camera from the Japanese company Nikon.

Nikon L35AF

The Nikon L35AF is the first 35mm compact camera with autofocus from the Japanese camera producer.

Nikon L35AF2

The Nikon L35AF2 is a compact camera from Nikon with 35mm f/2.8 lens.

Nikon L35TWAF

The Nikon L35TWAF is a 35mm camera with two focal lengths.

Nikon N50

The Nikon N50 is a single-lens reflex camera for beginners from the early 1990s for the North American market.

Nikon RF

The Nikon RF is a simple point and shot 35mm camera made by Nikon in the 80s.

Nikon RF10

The Nikon RF10 is a simple 35mm camera. It was also under the name Nikon Smiletaker.

Nikon RF2

The Nikon RF2 is a snapshot camera from the 80s and was sold also as Nikon One Touch 100.

Nikon Tele Touch Deluxe

The Nikon Tele Touch Deluxe is a compact camera for the 35mm format from the 1980s.

Nikon TW Zoom

The Nikon TW Zoom is a 35mm camera with zoom lens. It was also sold as Nikon Zoom-Touch 500.

Nikon TW Zoom 105

The Nikon TW Zoom 105 / Nikon Zoom Touch 800 is a 35mm point and shoot camera with zoom and flash.

Nikon TW Zoom 35-70

The Nikon TW Zoom 35-70 (Nikon Zoom Touch 400) is a compact snapshot camera with zoom lens.

Nikon TW Zoom 35-80

The Nikon TW Zoom 35-80 is a 35mm camera with zoom lens and built-in flash. It was also offered as Nikon Zoom Touch 500s.

Nikon TW Zoom 85

The Nikon TW Zoom 85 is a snapshot camera with zoom lens and was also sold as Nikon Zoom Touch 600.

Nikon TW2

The Nikon TW2 is a 35mm camera with built-in flash. It was also sold as Nikon Tele Touch Deluxe.

Nikon TW20

The Nikon TW20 is a 35mm camera with a dual lens. It was also sold as Nikon Tele Touch 300.

Nikon TW2D

The Nikon TW2D is a snapshot camera from the 1980s with a data back for the 35 mm format.

Nikon W35

The Nikon W35 / Nikon One Touch 200 is a compact 35mm camera with flash.

Nikon Zoom 100

The Nikon Zoom 100 is a camera from Nikon from the 90s with a zoom lens. It was also sold as Nikon Zoom Touch 470.

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