The Complete Nikon System: An Illustrated Equipment Guide [Paperback]

Peter Braczko (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2001

In the world of 35mm photography, the names "Nikon" on cameras and "Nikkor" on lenses are synonymous with reliability and outstanding image quality. Both professional and amateur photographers will find the 1,200 photos and this reference volume's systematic arrangement to be a fantastic resource. By offering a complete photographic profile of one of the world's most renowned, respected, and extensive photographic systems, this comprehensive guide makes it easier than ever for Nikon users and collectors as well as camera dealers and historians to search for information about the equipment. All Nikon cameras and Nikkor lenses ever produced are listed and described, including variant models, and are conveniently organized according to a special numbering system developed by the author, a professional photographer and noted authority on Nikon. A short overview of the company offers historical perspective. It truly is the essential reference for anyone interested in the Nikon system.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Silver Pixel Press (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883403855
• ISBN-13: 978-1883403850
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Latest Brackzo Book, June 10, 2001

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D. A. Lindsay (Santa Barbara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Nikon System: An Illustrated Equipment Guide (Paperback)

For those of you who have poured through Peter's earlier book, the little red "Nikon Pocket Book," you've already come to understand his special code used to identify the myriad of 'things Nikon' that are out there. What we wanted, though, was an update to that book and this one certainly fulfills that wish. Gray Levett from London did a remarkable job proofing it for Peter and it's one of the most accurate books on Nikon collecting and trading that you'll ever find today. Unlike Moose Peterson's "Nikon System Handbook," which is clearly a Nikon Corporation sell manual, Peter is unbiased in his opinions of Nikon's successful and unsuccessful products. Albeit large and considerably less portable than his little red book, he's expanded his coverage substantially since 1994 when that book came out. The photography of some very rare Nikon products reflects his own collection, as well as those of many close to him who have contributed a vast archive of knowledge and imagery to make this the one stop shopping of Nikon knowledge. Peter's expertise is even more focused upon the rarer Nikon products for the European market so the book is global in scope. (In fact, this is a translation of his book that was earlier published in German). A great reference book for the Nikon nut in your household!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference for online auction junkies, April 14, 2003

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Dr Will Blake (Hawthorn, Vic Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Nikon System: An Illustrated Equipment Guide (Paperback)

If, like me, you buy a fair bit of Nikon gear on line then this reference allows you to be more sure of what is on offer. Information on release dates and model changes is invaluable and there is a fair bit of information on compatibility. What is the correct hood for the second autofocus version of the legendary 80-200mm f2.8 Nikkor?

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars almost great, December 31, 2002

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Paul Vecsei (Yellowknife, NWT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Nikon System: An Illustrated Equipment Guide (Paperback)

I love and hate this book. Being a Nikon lunatic, i kept seeing the book at chapters and when the price was low enough, purchased it. If you want Nikon history, it`s all there, no doubt about that. I was more interested in lens information and performance. The text reads like a nikon pamphlet and gives some information about years in production and design changes. Certain absurdities resurface on almost every page. For example, the author writes about a certain zoom that the ranges of 28-35-50-80 are indicated on the lens. So what, every nikon lens ever made has that. Why mention it on some and not others?. Clearly, the author had to fill the lines and ran out of ideas. The text reads like something very (and I mean VERY) sensured by the nikon Corporation. Even lemon lenses receive a friendly write-up. Incidently, this book is way over-priced. A great buy if you can find it for ten bucks.