05 Mar Shop.- Another gem has arrived to the Shop! The Nikon MF-10
The truth is that it is quite difficult to find information about some older Nikon products. And when these products are rare, or handmade by request, the search for information becomes even more difficult. Before we start talking about the Nikon F2 Data and the MF-10 we must thank the community of the mir.com web site for the incredible task of collecting information (which we use ourselves). Without going any further, this post would not be possible without the information from their site, so don’t hesitate to visit their website.
Back to the post: One of the hard to find pieces of Nikon has arrived to the shop. In this case we are talking about the Nikon MF-10 data back, which is only compatible with the Nikon F2 Data. This device allows the user to enter data such as dates or locations and superimpose that data on the picture.
Undoubtedly, a very rare and hard to find device that we are very proud to have in our store.
According to Mir:
“The Nikon F2 data camera is probably one of the rarest in number among all Nikon F2 series models. Believing it or not – based on info made available on Hiura Shinsaku’s Rare Nikon SLR bodies site – These bodies are actually all handmade to order !”
“These are believed to be the only two data-recording camera systems produced by Nikon, both based on slightly modified F2 bodies. The special feature found herein would enable photographer to record time, date and a small amount of handwritten information on the side of each frame as it is exposed. Both use a special camera back, a special focusing screen “Type-S” and a special removable mask at the film plane to keep light from the lens off the area where data is recorded.”
Specifications for MF-10 Exposures Back for Nikon F2 series models)
Type of device: 35mm SLR camera with data superimposition mechanism
Type of camera : Specially-prepared F2 Nikon camera body
Type of camera Back: Nikon Databack MF-10 for 36-exposure operation
Usable film: All black-and-white films from ASA 25 to ASA 1600; colour films (both transparency and negative type) from ASA 25 to ASA 640
Flash unit: Short-duration output type powered by two 1.5V AA-type batteries mounted in the rear of the MF-10; maximum flash operation rate approximately one flash per second.
Optical system: 10mm f/1.8 lens provided in MF-10 lens construction of 4 elements in 4 groups; aperture control provided for exposure adjustments to match film in use; lens reproduction ratio of 1:5.56 employed.
Data superimposed: Time via timepiece unit built into body of MF-10 (maximum 24 hours operation); date via built-in dating unit (year settings of 11 years, month settings of 1 – 12, day settings of 00 – 99); additional miscellaneous data (handwritten) via slip=in memo plates (area of 12x21mm provided); ten memo plates provided; data area of 3.5 x 10mm recorded on left side of frame.
Number of flashes: Approximately 250 when fired every 1 second at normal temperatures and using alkaline-manganese batteries
Battery: Four 1.5V AA penlite batteries.
External power: Via socket provided at rear of MF-10; stable 300 – 330V DC input required
Dimensions: 176.5 (W) x 69 (H) x 60 (P) mm
Databack weight: Approximately 400g (without batteries)
Source: Mir
https://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf3ver2/databack/mf10.htm
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