Nikon
F5 Black (Body Only)
35mm Film Camera
The Nikon F5 is a 35mm film camera, the flagship single-lens reflex (SLR) camera marking the fifth of the "single-digit F-series models" developed since the Nikon F was launched in 1959. It is based on the basic philosophy to offer more improved systems and basic functions in addition to a camera robust enough for professional use. It had been eight years after the release of the predecessor Nikon F4 in 1988.
The F5 features a high-speed, high-precision Autofocus (AF) system with five focusing areas. A bank of three (3) cross-ranged sensors arranged in a row contain a dual sensor to ensure high detectability even under such low light intensity conditions as EV-1 (ISO 100), through proper use depending on the subject brightness. In addition, more than 1,300 distance-measuring elements are densely configured into five separate sensors, which help to accurately detect the in-focus condition even in the fine details of the subject.
A Dynamic AF Mode is also incorporated to track the subject, and attain and maintain proper focus with full use of all of the five focusing areas. This mode brings the moving subject in the first selected focusing area into focus, and continues focus tracking based on the information from the other focusing areas if the subject moves out of the selected focusing area. This is very effective when tracking and shooting any irregularly moving subject.
Other features include 3D Color Matrix Metering, and a highly durable shutter with a built-in monitoring function that checks the shutter each time the shutter release button is pressed, and automatically corrects any blurring, if detected. In addition, it locks the shutter release when detecting any unusual condition, and causes the external warning LED indicator to blink and the upper display panel to display the blinking "ERR" message.
The F5 is configured with a motor drive to attain a high-speed film advance of up to 8 frames per second (fps) (when used with the dedicated Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 in the AF-C mode at a shutter speed of 1/250 sec. or more), and a film rewind that takes approx. 4 seconds per 36-exposure roll. It is finished with rotating dials and pad-like selectors to achieve higher operating speed, such as a focus area selector on the back of body and command dials for setting the aperture and shutter speed.
The elegant design makes it easy to hold the grip on the body without a feeling of heaviness, due to the convenient size and use of anti-slip material; the buttons and levers operate smoothly with a touch of the fingers, visibility and operability are improved due to larger display panels and command dials, and drip- and dust-proof provisions protect against rough weather conditions by sealing with O-rings and packing. In addition, the metallic body is armoured with die-cast aluminium at the top and bottom and at the front and back, and the titanium viewfinder cover contributes to maximise the reliability and robustness.