Nikon Nikonos V Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Tristessa
(Professional)

Review Date
November 16, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5,
4 votes

Review 1 of 12

Price Paid: $500.00 from north tampa photo

Summary:

This camera has provided me with the sharpest, clearest u/w images ever. Superior optics and construction. array of aftermarket products. People should consider that this camera works as a rangefinder.

Strengths:

rugged construction. TTL. 15mm lens.

Weaknesses:

Although most people ignore this, this camera needs alot of care and maintenence.price of 15mm.

Similar Products Used:

nikonos 4, nikon F4s subal housing, jvc dvp-3 ikelite housing. Sunpak marine 32, nikonos sb-102 and sb-105, sb-104, Hartenberger 625, nikon d100(housed)

Customer Service:

none

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Rating
Reviewed by: Eric
(Intermediate)

Review Date
May 19, 2003

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Review 2 of 12

Price Paid: $0.00

Summary:

A very solid camera that can be a joy to own if you understand the effects of the ocean environmet. Can also be truly hated if you are not one to perform the reccomended maintenance.

Strengths:

Pretty simple camers to use. Many accessories still available.

Weaknesses:

Learn how to use in Manual mode. TTL often overcompensates for the divers ignorannce in not being able to fill the frame with the subject therefore the camera thinks the whole ocean, 2/3's of the planet, need more light

Similar Products Used:

Nikonos 3, Ikelite strobes

Customer Service:

Always used Bob Workington in Texas and have always been satisfied.. Spend a few dollars and get a flood policy

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Rating
Reviewed by: Andrew Starte
(Intermediate)

Review Date
April 14, 2003

Overall Rating
3 of 5

Value Rating
3 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Review 3 of 12

Price Paid: $2000.00 from ameteur friend - har

Summary:

Stunning camera which I have used on over 400 dives. 15mm lens used on most dives. 28mm or 15mm for shark/large palegic photography. Need a big strobe.

Strengths:

rugged and simple to maintain (if you take basic precautions). It has spent many hours in the bottom of a RIB.

Weaknesses:

Expensive 15mm lens. I understand it needs a full service if it gets flooded. I am considering a Nik IV as backup as this is mechanical and can survive flooding.

Similar Products Used:

Motor marine II (can also survive some floods)

Customer Service:

Never needed it (touch wood)

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Rating
Reviewed by: albertseee
(Professional)

Review Date
January 7, 2002

Overall Rating
1 of 5

Value Rating
1 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
4 votes

Review 4 of 12

Price Paid: $1400.00 from SINGAPORE

Summary:

NIKONOS V has finally decided not to continue manufacture.Major flooding has occurred to me twice in three years. IT COSTS $600 TO SERVICE A FLOODED CAMERA.Now I finally gave up. Nikonos Flaw not a mishap,its a tragedy.

Strengths:

Strong advertising and marketing.

Weaknesses:

Poor customer support,always blaming the customer for negligence the reason for flooding.

Similar Products Used:

SUBAL F100 HOUSING,SONY MPK-DVF2 VIDEO HOUSING.

Customer Service:

Service personnel can quote you in 5 minutes,cost of repair $600 due to flooding due to negligence.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Daniel Lindsay
(Expert)

Review Date
September 24, 2001

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
4 votes

Review 5 of 12

Price Paid: $400.00 from eBay

Summary:

This is the standard for underwater photography,--but you need to buy your''s soon because Nikon just announced that they are ceasing production of this camera due to low sales figures. Perhaps others are going to housed cameras? Digitals? Get one if you want something small but sophisticated for clear images. This is a sad time, marking the end of the Nikonos line of cameras, since Cousteau''s Calypso (Nikonos I) made it''s debute in 1959.

Strengths:

Tough, with the best underwater optics in the industry. The latest 15mm UW-Nikkor is what I leave on it.

Weaknesses:

Sometimes it''s difficult to view the meter with a mask on.

Similar Products Used:

Nikonos II, Nikonos IVA

Customer Service:

Never been a factor. But keep up with your o-rings!

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