The Nikon F-801 is a high-feature 35mm autofocus SLR designed for serious enthusiasts and semi-professional use. It blends Nikon’s legendary lens system with modern (for its time) automation, motorized loading, and durable build, making it a versatile film-camera body that still holds up today.
Lens Mount: Nikon F-mount – compatible with a broad range of AI, AI-S, AF, and AF-D lenses.
Autofocus: Phase-detection AF (AM200 module) with both Single-Servo and Continuous-Servo modes.
Exposure & Metering: Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, and Manual exposure modes. Matrix metering and centre-weighted (spot added in the later F-801s version) for flexible shooting.
Shutter & Drive: 1/8000 s top shutter speed possible; built-in motor drive for auto film advance and optional high-speed continuous shooting.
Build & Design: Rugged body with advanced features for its era, comfortable ergonomics, and high compatibility with Nikon lens ecosystem.
The F-801 stands as a smart bridge between fully manual vintage bodies and modern AF film cameras. It offers a potent combination of automation and flexibility rare for film SLRs of its period. If you want to shoot film with autofocus, reliable metering, motor advance, and access to a vast lens lineup then the F-801 is the camera for you.
Condition: Good working order with signs of use (Body and lens with hand-engraved numbers by previous owner)
Location: Barcelona Store
The Nikon F-801 is a high-feature 35mm autofocus SLR designed for serious enthusiasts and semi-professional use. It blends Nikon’s legendary lens system with modern (for its time) automation, motorized loading, and durable build, making it a versatile film-camera body that still holds up today.
Lens Mount: Nikon F-mount – compatible with a broad range of AI, AI-S, AF, and AF-D lenses.
Autofocus: Phase-detection AF (AM200 module) with both Single-Servo and Continuous-Servo modes.
Exposure & Metering: Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, and Manual exposure modes. Matrix metering and centre-weighted (spot added in the later F-801s version) for flexible shooting.
Shutter & Drive: 1/8000 s top shutter speed possible; built-in motor drive for auto film advance and optional high-speed continuous shooting.
Build & Design: Rugged body with advanced features for its era, comfortable ergonomics, and high compatibility with Nikon lens ecosystem.
The F-801 stands as a smart bridge between fully manual vintage bodies and modern AF film cameras. It offers a potent combination of automation and flexibility rare for film SLRs of its period. If you want to shoot film with autofocus, reliable metering, motor advance, and access to a vast lens lineup then the F-801 is the camera for you.
Condition: Good working order with signs of use (Body and lens with hand-engraved numbers by previous owner)
Location: Barcelona Store
