13 March, 2026
5 lenses for the Nikonos amphibious cameras compared
The Nikonos are a series of amphibious cameras that Nikon developed starting in the early 1960’s and discontinued in 2001. There were five models (the original, based on t...
24 February, 2026
5 Frames with a Nikonos V and Rollei 400 Infrared film in the dust of Burning Man 2025
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the concept of Burning Man. Maybe it’s from growing up with Mad Max films, maybe it’s a love for Frank Herbert and the Dune nov...
30 September, 2024
Nikonos V – My Thoughts and Experiences – Is it really indestructible?
Seven years ago I had the misfortune of loosing all my photography gear to a wild fire. Apart from my digital kit, I had some exposed film and my beloved Nikonos V in my bag. It...
I first encountered the legendary Nikonos cameras in January 1983, when, as a freshly qualified SCUBA diver I spent a couple of weeks diving with family friend Rob Van der Loos,...
18 January, 2021
Nikonos 15mm f/2.8 Lens Mini Review – Shooting Fuji Velvia & Provia 100 – by Simon Foale
I’ve noticed some interest in the Nikonos cameras on 35mmc and Emulsive so, having used this system a fair bit in the pre-digital era, I thought it might be worth sharing some n...
Having recently found a gem of a deal for a Nikonos V in a stellar condition I've been using it on swims every weekend. Living in San Diego I normally shoot surf photography. Pr...
22 January, 2020
Street shootout between Nikon 35mm camera/lens combos yields surprising results – By Isaac D. Pacheco
Gear reviews are typically created to help consumers decide between products with similar specifications and price points. Accordingly, comparisons often focus on the nuances th...
27 September, 2019
Nikonos V Review – Cycling with and shooting on Dry Land – Steven Bleistein
If nothing else, Japan where I make my home, is wet. The rainy season lasts from mid-June to the end of July, typhoons regularly lash the archipelago from August to October, and...