![The Nikon F was revolutionary when it came out in 1959. It was the first ever modular single lens reflex (SLR) camera. When you take a photo, the reflex mirror has to swing up out of the way just before the shutter curtain opens. When the mirror hits the top of ... The Nikon F was revolutionary when it came out in 1959. It was the first ever modular single lens reflex (SLR) camera. When you take a photo, the reflex mirror has to swing up out of the way just before the shutter curtain opens. When the mirror hits the top of ...](http://www.matthewlin.com/MyNikon/MirrorUp/DS5_2763-MirrorUpH.jpg)
The Nikon F was revolutionary when it came out in 1959. It was the first ever modular single lens reflex (SLR) camera. When you take a photo, the reflex mirror has to swing up out of the way just before the shutter curtain opens. When the mirror hits the top of ...
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