Reviewed by
Tristessa , Professional , from Florida

Price Paid
$500.00 at north tampa photo

Photography Experience
11-20 years , Outdoor

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

Reviewed by
Eric , Intermediate

Price Paid
$0.00

Photography Experience
11-20 years , Other

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

Reviewed by
Andrew Starte , Intermediate , from London UK

Price Paid
$2000.00 at ameteur friend - har

Photography Experience
6-10 years , Other

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)

Reviewed by
albertseee , Professional , from SINGAPORE

Price Paid
$1400.00 at SINGAPORE

Photography Experience
6-10 years , Outdoor

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.

Reviewed by
Daniel Lindsay , Expert , from Santa Barbara

Price Paid
$400.00 at eBay

Photography Experience
21+ years , Outdoor

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!