Nikon F75

Nikon F75 (N75)

Overview
Maker	Nikon
Type	35mm SLR
Lens
Lens mount	Nikon F-mount
Focusing
Focus	TTL Phase Detection Autofocus (5 zones)
Exposure/metering
Exposure	Nikon 3D Matrix (25 zones), Spot, and Center-weighted
Shutter
Frame rate	1.5 frame/s
General
Weight	380 g (13 oz)
Made in	Thailand

The Nikon F75 (sold in the United States as the N75 ^[1] and Japan as the U2) ^[2] was the last consumer-level autofocus 35mm SLR camera sold by the Nikon Corporation beginning in 2003. ^[3] The camera replaced the similarly consumer-targeted Nikon F65.

History and design

The Nikon F75 was released in February 2003 and was positioned as an entry-level autofocus film SLR aimed at budget-conscious consumers. While it shares design language and some core features with the Nikon N80 (F80), the F75 is a more streamlined version with a lighter, largely plastic build. The camera was offered in silver or black and retailed for approximately $300 with a lens, with rebates commonly available. Body-only versions sold for around $190.

The F75's features include depth-of-field preview, illuminated LCDs, pop-up flash, and multiple user-friendly exposure modes. The N75 also has new features, such as a 25 segment meter and a battery level indicator in the viewfinder. A version designated the F75 QD (or N75 QD in the U.S.) featured a built-in quartz date back for imprinting the date onto photographs. The N75 is compatible with most Nikon F-mount lenses, including AF, AF-D, AF-S, VR, Ai, and Ai-S types. It does not support pre-Ai lenses, which cannot be mounted without risking damage. Autofocus functions with screw-drive lenses, so a built-in motor is not required for AF operation. The F75 uses two CR2 lithium batteries.

Despite the advanced design and low cost, the Nikon F75 was released around the time digital cameras became mainstream, and its release was overshadowed by Nikon's more successful DSLRs, the Nikon D100 and D70. It was discontinued in January 2006, but it is still sold cheaply on the used market, and is valued because it can drive Nikon's newest lens designs. ^[3]

Gallery

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  Nikon N75 body
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  Nikon N75 silver body, from the top
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  Nikon N75 silver body, detail

References

1. "Nikon News Release - Nikon F75" (PDF). Nikon Corporation. February 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-11-14. Nikon F75 will be sold as Nikon N75 in the U.S.
2. Nikon Corporation Annual Report 2003 (PDF). Nikon Corporation. p. 10. Retrieved 2005-06-19. ...new models such as the Nikon F75 (or N75 in the United States and U2 in Japan)
3. Ken Rockwell. "Nikon N75 (aka F75 or U2) (2003-2006)". kenrockwell.com. Archived from the original on 2024-05-09. The Nikon N75 was introduced in February 2003 and discontinued in January 2006.

External links

Media related to Nikon F75 at Wikimedia Commons

• News Release- Nikon F75 at the Wayback Machine (archived 2007-01-05)
• A Twenty-Year Long-Term Review of the Nikon N75