QV-1000C technical data
The QV-1000C was only sold as a complete kit,
consisting of the following parts:
QV-1000C camera body
QV Nikkor 10-40mm f/1.4
(40-120mm 35mm equiv. standard zoom lens)
QV Nikkor 11-120mm f/1.4
(44-480mm 35mm equiv. telephoto zoom lens)
QV-1010T transmitter
BP-60 7.2 V 600mAH Ni-Cd battery
QS-100U Plug-in AC adapter
(used to power both QV-1010T transmitter and QS-10D battery charger)
QE-110 Floppy disk eraser
QA-10 acoustic coupler (used to physically connect transmitter to telephone)
QT-1 hard case (for camera and lenses)
QW-1 soft case (for QV-1010T transmitter)
VF-10 Video Floppy (original Nikon label, any 2" VF disk may be used)
QM-100 Optional F mount adapter (sold separately)
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| Type: | SLR-type monochrome electronic still video camera |
| Picture mode: | 3 Modes S mode: single (frame mode picture only) C mode: 4 images/sec. continuous (frame mode picture only) CH mode: 20 images/sec. continuous (with shutter speed at 1/1000 sec., mirror locked up; only for field picture) |
| Exposure mode: | 4 modes M (manual exposure mode), A (aperture-priority auto exposure exposure mode), S (shutter-priority auto exposure mode), P (programmed auto exposure mode) |
| Metering: | TTL full aperture center-weighted metering |
| Exposure compensation: | +/- 1.5 EV in 1/4 steps |
| Shutter: | Type: Electronically controlled rotary two-blade focal-plane shutter Manual speed control: 1/8 to 1/2000 sec, (in M or S mode) X-sync. speed: 1/250 sec. or slower |
| Mount: | Bayonet-type Nikon QV mount |
| Finder: | Magnification: 0.7x Frame coverage: Approx. 93% Screen: Clear matte type Information: LCD beneath the viewfinder; F number, Shutter speed, Manual exposure level, Exposure compensation mark, Exposure mode LED (flash ready-light) |
| Mirror: | Instant-return mirror |
| Imaging device: | 2/3 inch interline transfer, 380,000-pixel monochrome CCD 1/1000 sec. shutter function provided |
| Sensitivity: | 3 modes STD: corresponds to ISO 400 (doubles in CH mode) H1: corresponds to ISO 800 (doubles in CH mode) H2: corresponds to ISO 1600 (doubles in CH mode) |
| Recording format: | In compliance with luminance signal FM recording standard recommended by Electronic Still Camera Conference |
| Recording head: | In-line, double-gap, thin-film head |
| Servo type: | Controlled by digital servo IC to support reset recording |
| Resolution: | Approx. 450 TV lines (horizontal) |
| Record track detection: | Automatic prescan detection |
| Maximum number of images: | Frame recording: 25 images Field recording: 50 images (in CH mode) |
| Body LCD: | Displays number of remaining frames, error code |
| Accessory shoe: | Standard ISO type (with hot-shoe contact, readly-light contact) |
| Power source: | Dedicated quick-charge Ni-Cd battery BP-60 |
| Battery check: | LCD on rear side of body |
| Dimensions: | Approx. 146(W) x 130(H) x 88(D)mm Approx. 5.7 x 5.1 x 3.5 in |
| Weight: | Approx. 980 g (excluding battery) Approx. 34.6 oz |
Source: Original QV-1000C instruction manual
| Focal length: | 10-40mm |
| Maximum aperture: | 1:1.4 |
| Picture angle: | 57°30' to 15°30' |
| Lens construction: | 15 elements in 11 groups |
| Minimum focusing distance: | 1.5m (0.22M in macro) |
| Aperture range: | f/1.4 to f/16 (in steps of 1/2 EV) |
| Attachment size: | 62mm |
| Zooming/focusing control: | By separate rings |
| Dimensions: | 70mm (D) 94.5 (L) |
| Weight: | Approx. 550g |
| Others: | Macro function |
Source: Nikon Still Video Camera system brochure (dated Sept. 1988)
| Focal length: | 11-120mm |
| Maximum aperture: | 1:2 |
| Picture angle: | 53° to 5° |
| Lens construction: | 21 elements in 14 groups |
| Minimum focusing distance: | 1.1m |
| Aperture range: | f/2 to f/22 (in steps of 1/2 EV) |
| Attachment size: | 82mm |
| Zooming/focusing control: | By a single ring |
| Dimensions: | 87mm (D) 226 (L) |
| Weight: | Approx. 1320g |
| Others: | Tripod attaching base |
Source: Nikon Still Video Camera system brochure (dated Sept. 1988)
| Disk drive: | Flat brushless coreless spindle motor |
| Head drive: | Automatic feed by step motor (auto-tracking) |
| Playback timer: | Turns off power supply after continuous 5-minute playback (Except during transmission) |
| Format: | In compliance with Electronic Still Camera Conference Standard |
| Data playback function: | Available (automatically recognizes field/frame, color/monochrome codes) |
| Playback signal: | Available (NTSC composite monochrome video signal) |
| Index of cooperation: | Two selected values selected from 296, 352, 440, 528 or 566 (transmission speed and index of cooperation are set at the time of shipment) |
| Transmission speed: | Two speeds |
| Modulation: | Amplitude modulation (DSB, VSB), Frequency modulation |
| Caption: |
Outside of image frame 1) Transmission date & time (month/date/year/hour/minute) 2) Field/frame data 3) Image number 4) Captions (18 characters) 5) Number of images sent during that day |
| Telecommunications standard: | NTT, FCC, FTZ (application submitted) |
| Input/output terminal: |
Modular (telephone and line) Audio output (can be connected to acoustic coupler)) |
| Transmission indication: | On the CRT screen |
| Transmission mode: | Frame and field (monochrome) |
| Sequence: | Timer auto, manual, continuous transmission possible |
| Power source (DC 12 V): |
Dedicated rechargable lead acid battery BP-300, plug in AC adaptor* car battery can also be used |
| Power consumption: | 12W |
| Power indicator: | Available |
| Indications: | Power on, monochrome/color playback indicator, track number, transmission signals (phase and white), built-in speaker etc. |
| Image monitor: | 4-inch high-resolution monochrome CRT |
| Dimensions: | 205(W) x 100(H) x 239(D)mm |
| Weight: | Approx 2.5 kg (excluding battery) |
* For use in the US
Source: Nikon Still Video Camera system brochure (dated Sept. 1988)
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