Nikon N5005 with Quantaray Lens

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The TRP Camera Obscura Collection

Name/Title

Nikon N5005 with Quantaray Lens

Entry/Object ID

175

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Description

A 35mm autofocus SLR camera featuring a distinctive "Triple Sensor" AF system designed to improve focus accuracy in varied lighting conditions. This specific unit is equipped with a Quantaray 35-80mm f/4-5.6 multi-coated zoom lens, a popular third-party accessory of the era. Historically, the N5005 is significant for its "back-to-basics" interface, which used two large dedicated dials on the top of the body to control exposure settings, a design choice made to appeal to photographers moving up from simple point-and-shoot cameras. It features an integrated pop-up flash and the classic Nikon F-mount, ensuring compatibility with a vast range of Nikkor optics.

Category

Camera, SLR, 35mm Film
Media Type

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Nikon

Date made

1991 - 1994

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Model

Other Name

N5005, Nikon F-401x

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