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Nikon RF10

  • Manufacturer Nikon
  • Type Snapshot camera
  • Type of Film 35mm
  • Focal Length 34 mm
  • Max Aperture f/4.5
  • Focus Automatic

The Nikon RF10 is a camera from Nikon. It is a simple camera for snapshots. It was introduced in 1992 and was only offered in some markets by the Japanese manufacturer. The model was also marketed as Nikon Smiletaker / Smile-Taker. There is no Quartz Date model, like so many Nikon compact cameras from the 90s.

The 35mm camera comes with a fixed lens. The focal length of the lens is specified with quite unusual 34 mm. The maximum aperture is f/4.5. The lens is focused by autofocus.

The point and shoot camera has a built-in light meter. The exposure settings are automatically adjusted by it. The camera comes with a built-in flash.

Films for the Nikon RF10

The Nikon RF10 requires 35mm film according to the manual. 35mm films are still produced today. They can be developed in most laboratories. The exposure area of the 35mm photo camera is 24 mm x 36 mm. The film is transported automatically.

For black-and-white pictures you can use Kodak T-Max 400*. For color images, the Kodak Portra 400* is a possibility.

The colour film is a colour negative film and is developed in the C-41 process. This is offered by almost every photo lab. For example, you can give your films to most drugstores for development. The black and white film has to be processed in a special black and white developer.

Technical Specifications

camera_spec
Property Specification
Film format 35mm
Picture Format 36 mm x 24 mm
Lens type Fixed lens
Focal Length 34 mm
Maximum Aperture f/4.5
Adjustable aperture No
Adjustable shutter speed No
Auto exposure Yes
Light Meter Yes
Exposure Modes Program Auto
Flash Built-in flash
Date Imprinting No
Tripod Mount Yes
Cable Release Thread No
Release Date 1992
Age Up to 34 years
Production start 1992
Manufacturer Nikon

Used Prices

The current average price for this camera is 40,61 € based on 15 offers, as of 6.7.2026.

Average Price per Year

  • 2026: 41,65 €
  • 2025: 42,55 €
  • 2024: 44,21 €
  • 2023: 44,35 €

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ about the Nikon RF10

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