Nikonos RS Underwater Film Camera Start Price USD 999.00 Current Price USD 1,111.00 Time Left - Bid Count 6 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 18, 2008 End Time Monday, August 25, 2008 Location Aliso Viejo, CA See more about 'Nikonos RS Underwater Film Camera' Description The Nikonos RS was widely regarded as the best camera ever designed for underwater photography. It was built like a sophisticated land camera and was priced accordingly and for that reason it didn’t sell to a big audience. Mostly professional photographers purchased it. The owner of this system was a well-to-do accomplished amateur. It is in excellent condition! Has been meticulously cared for and hardly used. Packaged in its original boxes. This RS comes with an accessory SubAlert, a unique safety device designed to prevent accidental leaks in camera and video housings. It uses high vacuum to compress all the O-rings in both the camera and lens to an equivalent depth of 23 feet. This "on-land" procedure usually performed 15 to 20 minutes before the dive, eliminates all the changes O-rings undergo during the first 25 feet of descent, the time when most leaks take place, and allows its electronic system to detect any impending leaks. The RS specs are included below. If you know anything about photography you can see what an advanced system this RS is. Unlike the amphibious Nikonos series, the RS has auto focus function. Nikon designed a new breed of underwater AF lenses. The focal lengths were those particularly appropriate to the demands of underwater photography. Among the series, a 50mm f/2.8 macro that focuses from infinity to 1:1 magnification; the moderate wide 28mm has a close focusing ability suitable for a wide range of situations and subjects, the world's first true underwater zoom lens, 20~35mm zoom. These three lenses are available and are listed separately: Nikon R-UW AF Micro-Nikkor 50mm Lens f2.8 Nikon R-UW AF 28mm Lens f2.8 Nikon R-UW Zoom Nikkor Lens 20-35mm f2.8 Will ship worldwide. Buyer pays International Priority shipping fees plus insurance (required). Place a Bid!