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Overview
The Nikon AF600 is a 28mm wide-angle ultra-compact camera which was released in 1993. At its time it was the smallest and the lightest AF/AE camera.
Features and Operation
The main features are:
- 28mm F3.5 Nikon lens, 3 elements in 3 groups, autofocusAutofocus (AF) is an optical system that uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. The process of autofocusing generally works as follows: • An autofocus processor (AFP) makes a small change in the focusing distance.
• AFP reads the AF sensor to assess whether and by how much focus has improved.
• Using the information from (2), the AFP sets the lens to a new focusing distance.
Autofocus systems can be found on film and digital cameras. More with focus lock, min. focus 0,35m (!) - Electronic shutterEither mechanical and/or electronic shutters are possible. Mechanical systems can use a leaf (or iris) shutter or curtain shutter. In digital cameras a third alternative is also possible: the electronic shutter. This works by activating and then deactivating the CCD so that no further light can be recorded, regardless of whether light is hitting the CCD. The shutter controls the exposure time, which can range from thousandths of a second to several minutes or more. Fast shutter speeds freeze action, slow speeds are more suited to stationary subjects. A tripod is recommended for slow exposure shots to avoid camera shake. More, 1/3-1/500
- Size 108x62x32, Weight 155 gr. without battery
- 100-1000 ISOInternational Organization for Standardization represents the film’s (or sensors) sensitivity to the light. The higher the number, the more information will be captured. 400 ISO film is more sensitive to light than 200 ISO film by 1 stop., automatic DX coding, self-timer, automatic film advance
This camera is easy to use, push the on/off button, the cover opens and it's ready. AutofocusAutofocus (AF) is an optical system that uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. The process of autofocusing generally works as follows: • An autofocus processor (AFP) makes a small change in the focusing distance.
• AFP reads the AF sensor to assess whether and by how much focus has improved.
• Using the information from (2), the AFP sets the lens to a new focusing distance.
Autofocus systems can be found on film and digital cameras. More is responsive and works well. Putting a film is easy as well, you drop the film, tear the film leader up to the mark and that's it. The camera winds it automatically. It has few manual settings if needed, the menu is very easy to access on an LCD screen. The auto flash setting at start, which is the case with most ultra compacts.
It's a basic point and shoot camera with a good wide-angle lens, good picture quality, in a very small pocketable body. Point and shoot at its simplest while good quality end.
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Nikon AF600/Lite•Touch/MiniTouch (QD)
The Nikon AF600 is a autofocus, auto-exposure, compact camera for 35mm film, introduced by Nikon in 1993. It is also known as the Lite•Touch AF. A QD (quartz date) version was available for date imprinting.
At the time of its introduction, the AF600 was the world's smallest and lightest AF/AE camera.[1]. It features a 28mm f/3.5 fixed wide-angle lens made from 3 elements in 3 groups. The lens has an apertureThe aperture is basically a hole in the camera’s lens that lets light pass through it to the shutter and ultimately the film or censor. The aperture not only influences picture brightness but also regulates depth of focus. Most cameras are equipped with an iris aperture that can be freely adjusted or set according to pre-selected values. More range of f/16 to f/3.5 with a focus distance is from 0.35m to inf. The lens has a cover that open and closes automatically when retracting or extending the lens during power cycling. It offers a panorama mode which basically captures the image at 12.3 x 36 mm instead of 24 x 36 mm. The self-timer has a two shot mode, which takes a second picture ten seconds after the first.
It's compatible with DX encoded films at 100, 200, 400 and 1000 ISOInternational Organization for Standardization represents the film’s (or sensors) sensitivity to the light. The higher the number, the more information will be captured. 400 ISO film is more sensitive to light than 200 ISO film by 1 stop.. Non-coded film are set at 100 ISOInternational Organization for Standardization represents the film’s (or sensors) sensitivity to the light. The higher the number, the more information will be captured. 400 ISO film is more sensitive to light than 200 ISO film by 1 stop.. 25, 32, 40, 125 and 160 ISOInternational Organization for Standardization represents the film’s (or sensors) sensitivity to the light. The higher the number, the more information will be captured. 400 ISO film is more sensitive to light than 200 ISO film by 1 stop. films are set to 100 ISOInternational Organization for Standardization represents the film’s (or sensors) sensitivity to the light. The higher the number, the more information will be captured. 400 ISO film is more sensitive to light than 200 ISO film by 1 stop.. 50, 40, 80, 250 and 320 are set to 200 ISOInternational Organization for Standardization represents the film’s (or sensors) sensitivity to the light. The higher the number, the more information will be captured. 400 ISO film is more sensitive to light than 200 ISO film by 1 stop.. 500, 640, 1600, 2000 and 2500 ISOInternational Organization for Standardization represents the film’s (or sensors) sensitivity to the light. The higher the number, the more information will be captured. 400 ISO film is more sensitive to light than 200 ISO film by 1 stop. films are set to 400 ISOInternational Organization for Standardization represents the film’s (or sensors) sensitivity to the light. The higher the number, the more information will be captured. 400 ISO film is more sensitive to light than 200 ISO film by 1 stop.. 800, 1250 and 3200 are set to ISOInternational Organization for Standardization represents the film’s (or sensors) sensitivity to the light. The higher the number, the more information will be captured. 400 ISO film is more sensitive to light than 200 ISO film by 1 stop. 1000.
Specifications
- Lens: Fixed 28mm, f/3.5
- Integral flash.
- Close focus "Macro" capability.
- Auto-loading, winding and rewinding of DX-coded film.
- TripodStand to which the camera can be attached hold it steady, especially during slow exposure shots where camera shake must be avoided. Most tripods have three legs while professionals prefer the more compact but less stable one-legged (mono) versions. More socket.
- Dimensions: 108x62x32mm.
- Weight: 155g (without 3V CR123A lithium battery).
Notes
Links
- Nikon AF600 user manual at Manualslib
- AF600/Lite•Touch in the official Nikon Digital Archives.
- Nikon AF600 in Sylvain Halgand's collection (in French).
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