Nikonos V

[@ionluv]

Amazing photos. I love channels like this that actually just show off the work with the camera instead of talking to the camera the whole time or showing the gear for 90% of the video.

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you , I really appreciate that! I feel the same way , I’d rather see the results. I got another video about this camera coming soon 🤙🏼

[@maxbolenkab]

Excellent photos! I’ve not seen a lot of work lately from the nikonos as well composed and sharp as yours. Well done!

[@alexbemanian]

Thanks Kyle, I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it

[@shigenobumuta3902]

Nice overview! Looks like a cool compact option for on the go! Mahalos! 🤙

[@alexbemanian]

Thanks Matt! 🤙🏼

[@roger9453]

Great video and great photos. I was a diving years ago in the 80's and 90's. Loved my Nikonos. Brought it out the other day for shits and giggles and the film advance broke. I am looking on e-bay for a a replacement. Now i've got the bug to start diving again and taking photos! thanks again for the inspiration to get back into underwater photography!

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you Roger, really happy to hear your inspired to pick up your nikonos again! Bummer to hear about your film advance, hopefully you can find a replacement. I was originally inspired by all the photos I saw people getting back in 70s-80s, It’s amazing these cameras still stand up in today’s world of image quality, for me at least! Thanks for watching , cheers

[@dayongzhang7431]

You deserve more followers. Amazing quality of photos and videos!

[@alexbemanian]

@@dayongzhang7431 thank you that is nice of you to say, I’m glad you enjoyed the video & photos! 🤙🏼

[@amymuta2248]

Awesome review. Love the photos

[@Alexander-qu6xd]

Thanks Amy!

[@isleofjulia]

I just bought a Nikonos V and a minolta weathermatic dual 35 review. I’m brand new to film photography but so excited. I’ve always wanted to get into it. I hope I can learn to take amazing shots like yours.

[@alexbemanian]

thank you , i hope you enjoy using your new cameras. There's a bit of a learning curve at first but it gets easier, good luck.

[@marvinmyshorkie]

Great video and incredible pics, I’m very proud of you!

[@alexbemanian]

Thanks I couldn’t have done it without you @Hanako❤

[@krisjing3235]

I love all your contents. So comprehensive and tasteful. Truly underrated! This is my favourite film photography channel on youtube. Excited see more from you :D

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed the videos and thanks for watching. Cheers 🤙🏼

[@reecetierney2586]

Getting one this week for my trip to Puerto Rico

[@reecetierney2586]

What were some of the tools you used to edit these film photos? Like what tools on Lightroom, etc.?

[@alexbemanian]

Hey Reece, most of the time I only adjust the white balance and apply a little bit of sharpening if needed. If you get a proper exposure the film stock usually shines through with nice colors. If you do get the Nikonos V, the apeture priority setting does a really great job if you don't want to shoot manually. If you take it in the water i suggest getting some type of wrist strap because the camera sinks fast! Good luck hope you enjoy !

[@reecetierney2586]

Thanks so much!

[@jonpolkf]

Super nice! My mom had a Nikonos V for underwater photography way back when. I'm gonna need to pick one up for some surf shots

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you , that’s pretty cool your mom had one. It’s the perfect choice for surf photography, check out the older versions as well, just as good. 🤙🏼

[@jonpolkf]

@@alexbemanian Just managed to score a nik v at a thrift shop! Your videos have been a huge help in learning the system. Can't wait to get it in the water.

[@alexbemanian]

@@jonpolkf wow that’s awesome, you got lucky! I’ve only come across a few at thrift stores and it’s always the version 1 or 2. Glad the videos could be helpful, enjoy the new camera and good luck 🤙🏼

[@segzeeman7356]

Man!!! You made some beautiful photos!

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you , I appreciate that! 🤙🏼

[@tmccla2000]

Nice Eleuthera shots!

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you ! Eleuthera was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on, such an incredible place.

[@PanicButtonV2]

Dang old photo of the power plant you got there, miss it daily. Just picked one of these up stocked to take it to Kauai

[@alexbemanian]

I have thousands of photos with that old power plant in the background, it’s weird not seeing it anymore! Enjoy the new camera , perfect choice for a trip to Kauai 🤙🏼

[@duprebushnell2488]

just bought a contax G1 last week and you make the Nikonos lens look like a damn Carl Zeiss sheeeeesh!!! def picking one of these up!

[@alexbemanian]

i love the look & style of the contax G cameras , cant beat that zeiss glass! thank you, the nikonos lenses are definitely impressive.

[@jacksonvanharte9729]

Great video my dude! Keep up the hard work.

[@alexbemanian]

thank you! 🤙

[@gregoryowain2073]

Really nicely done! Love the images, are they mostly shot on Portra? I'm hoping to pick up one of these cameras this week, though I will probably need to wait until Spring next year before I go out on the sea with it in the UK! I hope you make more videos with yours.

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you, yes some were shot on kodak porta 400, also kodak gold 200, and a few on fuji superia 400. They are really fun cameras to use, definitely pick one up if you can! cheers

[@MagicNinja331]

Sick video! Growing up in north county SD, I instantly recognized the power plant shot haha.

[@alexbemanian]

Thanks Brian! I spent most of my life in north county too, that power plant is in tons of my water shots. It’s crazy that they finally torn it down.

[@MagicNinja331]

@@alexbemanian Definitely crazy, wish I had the opportunity to shoot it now, now that I'm in the early stages of shooting for a photobook on San Diego. Stoked to see the new videos you put out!

[@alexbemanian]

Thanks Brian! I would love to check out your book once it’s finished, especially since I spent most my life living in San Diego. 🤙🏼

[@deadlygamingmonkey]

Damn these are amazing shots

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you 🤙🏼

[@camerafusion]

We’ll done, beautiful images.

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you 🤙🏼

[@shutterslaps4938]

Nice work man 👌 I did a review on the Nikonos ii . And agree that’s it’s an amazing camera. Nice channel by the way 🤙

[@alexbemanian]

Thanks man! Love the nikonos cameras, saw your video too, awesome work! 🤙🏼

[@PedroSilva-zi7in]

Great stuff!

[@alexbemanian]

Thanks!

[@thorstenjaspert9394]

Nice shots. What films did you use, color and black and white? An excellent tool for shooting at the beach in and underwater. A nice water and dustproof camera. Shooting at the beach is always a danger zone for all cameras and lenses. With this one you can stay relaxed at the beach, and you don't have to worry to damage your equipment.

[@alexbemanian]

thank you, i mainly used portra 400, ektar 100, gold 200, and hp5. I agree, it is the perfect tool for any conditions, great little travel camera.

[@thedrunkweddingphotographer]

Gorgeous midday harsh light photos my guy! But you gotta let me know, how do you retain all that highlight detail ??? I've been at it for years and can't get as good as highlight mention on 135 as I can on digital.

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you 🤙🏼 I try to overexpose 1-2 stops for those mid day lighting scenarios and that usually gives you plenty of detail

[@prosticorpproduction5400]

Brother love the content just picked mine up today. Was wondering if you’d please be able to give a rough 2 min crass course . What aperture did you use

[@alexbemanian]

that's awesome, its an epic camera. Check out my other video "nikonos iii" on my channel, i talk a little more about how to use the lens as far as settings and focusing. The nikonos iii and v use the same lenses so focusing and settings will be the same for both. The best tip i can give you is, #1 use at least a 400 speed film, #2 try to use an apeture around f11-f16 this will give you the best chance of nailing focus, #3 set your apeture at f11, then use the focus scale knob on the right of the lens so that the small orange arrow indicator on the right is lined up on the infinity symbol on the focus scale. When you do that, the other orange indicator on the left should land between the numbers 5' & 7". This basically tells you everything from about 6' to infinity will be in focus, and you can adjust it from there depending on how close or far you need to focus. hope this helps, good luck !

[@DamienHoran]

Hi Alex, great video. Any tips on composing when shooting surfers with the 80mm lens, have tried this with very mixed results, seems to be a variance between viewfinder and lens? Would love to hear more of your experience with the longer focal length?. Ps. Awesome shots!

[@alexbemanian]

Hey, thank you glad you enjoyed. If you’re using the nikonos V with the 80mm you will want to get the plastic frame finder that attaches to the hot shoe mount. You can use that to compose your shots a lot easier. When looking straight through the nikonos v cameras viewfinder, you only get frame lines for the 35mm lens, maybe that’s why your getting varied results. On the older Nikonos III the viewfinder gives you Framelines for both the 35mm and 80mm so you don’t need to use an external frame finder, not sure why they didn’t include that on the V. If your shooting surfing, depending on where you are positioning in the line up and how close you are to the action, try stopping the lens down between f16-f22, and set your focus knob so the orange indicators are pointing near 15’ and Infinity. With the 15’ distance at 80mm , it fills the frame well and everything from there on should be in focus. And since your all the way stopped down even if the subject is closer than 15’ you should get usable results. Also, shoot at least 400-800 iso film and if it’s not a bright sunny day I don’t even bother with the 80mm. Hope this helps , check out my nikonos iii video for more helpful info

[@gilbertanaya]

Hey Alex, is that last wave closeout at the end of the video Sandy Beach on Oahu? Been there many many times. 😉

[@alexbemanian]

Hey Gilbert, you were close , that last wave was at makapu’u which is right around the corner from Sandy’s. Two of my favorite beaches!

[@vt7097]

Thanks for the review! What camera did you use on 4:50 to film the waves?

[@alexbemanian]

No problem! That video clip was with a gopro

[@kennethmyrez]

sick 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alexbemanian]

Thanks 🤙🏼

[@LEIF_10119]

nice video 😊

[@nikkiwinston6814]

where did you find one? I've been searching. im in also SoCal :)

[@alexbemanian]

I found all my Nikonos cameras locally on facebook marketplace and craigslist but Ebay will most likely be your best option to find a camera. good luck!

[@grey9847]

How do you edit your photos cause they look amazing!

[@grey9847]

Especially the colors!

[@alexbemanian]

Thank you! It really just comes down to the film stock and getting a proper exposure. Sometimes I tweak the white balance a little if the scans come back weird. I will make a video sometime about the whole process.

[@grey9847]

@@alexbemanian Yeah, another thing I was going to ask is if you develop your own film or not since your scans look super high quality. Where I get my film developed the scans arent the highest quality so im looking to rescan mine and then properly edit them.

[@alexbemanian]

I have my local lab develop my film and scan it, but over the years I’ve done a lot of scanning myself with an epson flatbed and dslr scanning with good results. Sometimes lab scans come back a little weird and usually need a touch up, id recommend trying out scanning at home so you can have full control over the end result. Good luck 🤙🏼

[@Art-cq1zy]

I have one and I thought you could use the meter both underwater and above?

[@alexbemanian]

Yes the meter works both underwater and above.

[@chris_jorge]

Best damn video on the nikonos by a nautical mile. The shots are wow. Thanks for the share mate. Do you have an IG?

[@alexbemanian]

thank you! I don't have IG but hoping to make some more videos soon. 🤙

[@scuba-people]

Mmmm i have a bunch of nikono. V and rs probably need to service it i wonder i can do that

[@alexbemanian]

That’s cool, I would love to try the RS. Not sure about servicing them, it will depend on what the issue is? Have they been flooded?

[@scuba-people]

@@alexbemanian no they have not just need to swap the orings they haven’t been used in a while

[@TheZombie7000]

What type of film did you use here?

[@alexbemanian]

Mostly Kodak gold 200 and portra 400

[@quite1enough]

I believe there's also AF version of underwater Nikon, but it's pricier ofc

[@alexbemanian]

Yeah I think you might be referring to the Nikonos RS? It looks similar to a dslr body, would love to get my hands on one of those! There’s also a Nikon all weather point and shoot camera that looks interesting.

[@quite1enough]

@@alexbemanian yes, Nikonos RS!

[@marvinmyshorkie]

Damnnn who’s the girl in your pics???

[@Alexander-qu6xd]

❤

[@numeric.alphabet]

4km Okay roll satu..

[@numeric.alphabet]

21k What...??

[@hengli2671]

927 subscribers?! Doesn't make any sense!!!

[@alexbemanian]

Lol hoping to keep growing little by little