The
Nikon F4
by
J. Ramón Palacios tell
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NOT
REALLY THAT HEAVY .....
A
solid rock chassis had to be built to give the F4 strength to
its power.
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Nikon
F4 chassis.
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Taking this
camera in your hands can only be compared to handling a Smith
& Wesson .44 magnum revolver with molded hand rubber grips.
That powerful gun, the Model 29, weights 47 oz. with a 6"
barrel, unloaded. At 45 oz., the F4 camera's body weight is
the right one, transmits the feeling of power and a sense
of certainty of never failing shooting. It delivers and, BTW,
I don't remember 'Dirty Harry' ever complaining about the
weight of his handgun.
The
camera's backbone is a solid aluminum alloy die cast chassis,
chosen to give the F4 the strength, rigidity and resistance
to corrosion that a pro camera needs; in other words, ruggedness
and durability to withstand the worst possible environment and
treatment. The box shaped construction with bridges and
the hollowed wall design increases the strength inherent to
the materials and it's shock resistance.
Furthermore,
with most other cameras before I had to frequently check on
the screws; extensive airplane, train and automobile travel
eventually makes them loose. The thick wall makes the F4 endure
vibration like no other body I ever had, the screws are still
in place as when purchased, about a decade ago (I was late).
As
much as I love it and as much as I care, it is most
certain I have given it quite a few bumps, but there
is not even a scuff in the body after over a decade
of heavy duty use in three continents. |
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