
Nikonos RS
Nikon
Professional underwater camera
The first underwater camera with advanced AF technology.
BRAND: Nikon
MODEL: Nikonos RS
YEAR: 1990
CATEGORY: Technology
DESIGNER: Giorgetto Giugiaro
The collaboration between Nikon and Giugiaro spans many years, from the design of the famous F3 to the D4. In between numerous other models, including the Nikonon RS, a camera designed for underwater photographers. In addition, the camera can be used also on land under bad weather conditions or at locations exposed to water spray. The camera, which allows AF photography in water to a depth of 100 m, was added to the lineup of AF SLR camera series by Nikon, and was exhibited as a preview at the 1992 DEMA Show for diving equipment and materials, at Houston, USA.