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Nikon 28Ti Film Camera

The Nikon 28Ti is a full-frame compact camera — known for its Titanium Body Construction and Fixed 28mm f/2.8 Lens. Used copies start from $1,300 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Nikon 28Ti Film Camera

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Nikon 28ti

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Product Highlights

  • Titanium body
  • 28mm f/2.8 lens
  • Analog gauge display
  • Multiple shooting modes

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Camera Overview — Nikon 28Ti

The Nikon 28Ti is a 35mm film point-and-shoot camera built around a full-frame (35mm) film format and housed in a distinctive titanium body. It uses a contrast detection autofocus system with an impressive 541 steps of focus precision, giving it a notably fine-grained focusing capability for a compact camera of its type. The camera's ISO range runs from 25 to 5000, providing flexibility across a wide variety of lighting conditions and film stocks.

Rather than a conventional LCD panel, the 28Ti features a unique analog gauge display — a design choice that gives the camera a distinctive, instrument-like aesthetic that sets it apart from typical point-and-shoot cameras. A built-in flash handles low-light situations, and the camera is powered by a single CR123A battery, a common and widely available lithium cell. The optical viewfinder provides a direct, parallax-based framing experience consistent with classic compact film cameras.

With its full-frame film transport and titanium construction, the 28Ti is a well-appointed compact film camera that appeals to enthusiasts who value both build quality and analog photographic craft.

Key Features — Nikon 28Ti

Titanium Body Construction: The camera's chassis is machined from titanium, giving it an exceptionally durable and lightweight build with a distinctive premium feel.

Fixed 28mm f/2.8 Lens: A sharp wide-angle prime lens is built into the body, making it well-suited for street, travel, and environmental photography.

Full-Frame 35mm Format: Uses standard 35mm film stock, capturing the full 24×36mm image area for maximum detail and compatibility with any 35mm film.

541-Step Contrast AF: The contrast detection autofocus system operates across 541 discrete steps, providing unusually fine focusing precision for a compact film camera.

ISO 25–5000 DX Range: DX-coded film detection supports a wide range of film stocks from ISO 25 to 5000, covering daylight through low-light use.

Analog Gauge Display: A dial-style analog instrument display replaces a conventional LCD, showing exposure and camera data in a visually distinctive, watch-like format.

Camera Specifications — Nikon 28Ti

Nikon 28Ti full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesTravel, Documentary
TypeFilm
SensorFull Frame (35mm)
ISO Range25 – 5000
AF SystemContrast Detection
AF Points541 steps
DisplayAnalog Gauge
ViewfinderOptical
BatteryCR123A
Weather SealingNone
Flash SystemBuilt-in Flash

Description — Nikon 28Ti

The Nikon 28Ti is a film point-and-shoot camera built around the full-frame (35mm) format and clad in a titanium body that immediately distinguishes it from typical plastic-bodied compacts. Its autofocus system uses contrast detection with 541 steps of focus resolution, providing smooth and precise subject acquisition. The camera accepts film across a wide ISO 25–5000 range, accommodating everything from slow, fine-grained emulsions to fast stocks suited for challenging light.

Instead of a conventional LCD panel, the 28Ti presents shooting information through an analog gauge display — a design element that gives the camera a refined, instrument-like character. A built-in flash handles low-light situations, while the optical viewfinder keeps the shooting experience direct and immediate. Power comes from a single CR123A battery.

For film photographers who prioritize build quality and a distinctive interface, the Nikon 28Ti delivers a compact, full-frame shooting platform with genuinely premium materials and thoughtful design details.

Pros — Nikon 28Ti

  • ✓Titanium body construction offers a premium, durable build
  • ✓Wide ISO range from 25 to 5000 supports diverse film stocks and lighting conditions
  • ✓Contrast detection autofocus with 541 steps enables precise focus control

Cons — Nikon 28Ti

  • ✗No weather sealing noted in specifications, limiting use in harsh conditions
  • ✗Display size and resolution are unspecified — analog gauge provides limited information compared to a modern LCD
  • ✗No connectivity features (no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, or HDMI) as expected for a film camera

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Frequently Asked Questions — Nikon 28Ti

What type of body is the Nikon 28Ti made from?+
The Nikon 28Ti features a titanium body, as noted in the bodyDesign.material specification. Titanium is known for its strength-to-weight ratio and premium feel, making it a standout material choice for a compact film camera.
What ISO range does the Nikon 28Ti support?+
The camera supports an ISO range from 25 to 5000 according to its specifications. This gives it flexibility across a broad range of film stocks, from low-speed films in bright daylight to higher-speed films in lower light.
What kind of autofocus system does the 28Ti use?+
The 28Ti uses a contrast detection autofocus system with 541 focus steps, as listed in the autofocus specifications. This step-based system allows for fine, granular focusing adjustments within its compact form factor.
What battery does the Nikon 28Ti require?+
The 28Ti is powered by a CR123A battery, a widely available lithium cell. Battery life figures are not provided in the specifications.
Does the Nikon 28Ti have a conventional LCD screen?+
No — rather than a standard LCD, the 28Ti uses an analog gauge display, as specified in the display.type field. This gives the camera a distinctive, dial-based interface instead of a digital readout.
Is the Nikon 28Ti a digital or film camera?+
The 28Ti is a film camera, as indicated by the type field in its specifications. It uses a full-frame (35mm) film format, confirmed by the sensor.type field listing 'Full Frame (35mm)'.

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