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Nikon
Nikon F3
The F3 was Nikon's professional 35mm SLR from 1980 to 2001, succeeding the F2 and serving as the primary camera of photojournalists for two decades. Its titanium shutter curtain was rated for 150,000 cycles, and the modular design accepted interchangeable viewfinders, motor drives, and data backs. It was the dominant tool in conflict photography through the 1980s and early 1990s.
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Multiple Nikon F3 bodies are shown in use in Christian Frei's documentary "War Photographer" (2001); Nachtwey has also discussed the camera in interviews about his conflict photography practice.
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Elgort used Nikon cameras for his candid, movement-based fashion photography at American Vogue. His preference for Nikon over medium format is documented in interviews about his informal approach.
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Doubilet has used Nikon cameras in underwater housings for his marine photography at National Geographic. His use of Nikon is documented in interviews about his split-level photography technique.
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