{"product_id":"nikonos-iii-1","title":"Nikonos III","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikonos III with strap!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nikonos III underwater camera from Nikon succeeded the Nikonos II in 1975. This version added a bright-line viewfinder as well as sprocket-gear frame spacing (which had been missing from prior Nikonos models). This would be the final model derived from the original French Calypso design inspired by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, although with a slight increase in body size. Its purely mechanical design gives it a reputation for robust reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard lens is a Nikkor 35mm f\/2.5 with zone focusing and a useful depth of field scale. The version available alongside the Nikonos III has its aperture knob anodised black. Water's higher refractive index affects the behaviour of optics: when submerged, the 35\/2.5 yields a field of view equivalent to a ~47mm lens on land. The protective planar glass front of the f\/2.5 lens permits its use both above and below the surface, which is not true of some of the more specialised underwater Nikkor lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nikonos III became a favourite among underwater photographers, explorers, and photojournalists thanks to its rugged, fully mechanical design. Most famously, Jacques Cousteau and his diving teams helped popularise the Nikonos system, while National Geographic photographers used Nikonos cameras extensively to document life beneath the surface.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e~Perfect for a beginner through to professionals!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Excellent condition 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~Example photos can be found\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3336692-nikonos-iii\/photos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~Camera manual can be found\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butkus.org\/chinon\/nikon\/nikonos\/nikonos.htm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~Film for this camera can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/junktion.co.nz\/collections\/35mm-film\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera has been cleaned, mechanically tested and is in full working condition. Light seals are replaced when necessary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/junktion.co.nz\/policies\/refund-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41638889652282,"sku":"A1535","price":385.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/6170\/5508\/files\/IMG_7494_25f2b2ae-8d65-405c-8d2e-682b6e30ce1d.heic?v=1788920289","url":"https:\/\/junktion.co.nz\/products\/nikonos-iii-1","provider":"Junktion NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}