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R10

DiscontinuedLithography150mmIntroduced Produced 1973–1979i-lineNikon R10 family
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The Nikon R10 is a semiconductor stepper introduced in 1986. The Nikon R10 processes 150 mm wafers using i-line (365 nm) illumination.[1]

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Wafer size

150mm

Produced

1973–1979

Optics

i-line (365 nm)[1]

What it is

The Nikon R10 is a Super 8 movie camera.[4][2]

Nikon introduced the R10 together with the R8 in the R series of 8 mm movie cameras.[4][2]

How it works

The Nikon R10 uses a Super 8 cartridge and a motorized zoom-lens movie-camera architecture.[4][2]

The Nikon R10 was intended for advanced amateur use and was built around fast zoom optics, full-range macro capability, reverse shooting, and a variable shutter opening angle.[4][2][3]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Nikon R10 is used for handheld or tripod-based shooting of short-format motion-picture footage, including scenes that require zooming, manual focus control, and in-camera reverse or overlap techniques.[4][2][3]

Applications

The Nikon R10 is used for Super 8 motion-picture filming.[4][2]

The Nikon R10 was aimed at high-level amateur movie makers and advanced amateurs.[4][2][3]

  • semiconductor lithography

What do the numbers mean?

Wafer handling1

wafer size
150 mm[1]
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Optics & imaging7

exposure wavelength
i-line (365 nm)[1]
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Type
Silent super 8 cartridge movie camera[3]
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Lens
Cine Nikkor Zoom, f: 1.4, F: 7-70 mm, zooming ratio 10x[3]
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Lens optical construction
10-group 14-element zoom lens[2]
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Viewfinder
Single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece; viewfinder information includes aperture scale[3]
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Exposure control
Auto and manual; TTL Electric Eye; EE lock yes; exposure compensation +/-2 stops[3]
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Rewinding / reverse filming
100 frames approx, double exposure and lap dissolve; reverse filming 100 frames approx[3]
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Control & software1

Connectors
Remote control socket yes; movie light socket Kodak type with filter control; flash synchronization socket yes[3]
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Dimensions & facilities2

Weight
1930 g[3]
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Dimensions
68 x 260 x 200 mm[3]
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Configuration & options14

introduced
1986[1]
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technology generation
i-line[1]
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Focusing
Manual, split image; macro focusing yes[3]
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Zooming
Auto with 2 speeds and manual[3]
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Filter size
67 mm[3]
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Film speed
Auto between 10/16 and 400/650 ASA (daylight/tungsten)[3]
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Filter
Built-in 85A filter, coupled with movie light socket[3]
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Filming speeds
18, 24, 54 fps, single frame[3]
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Shutter opening angle
Variable shutter; positions 0°, 40°, 80° and 160°[3]
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Fading
Auto and manual fade-in/fade-out[3]
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Sound
Double system, sound recording with synchronized tape recorder[3]
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Power source
6 x AA batteries only; film drive motor DC micromotor[3]
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Tripod socket
1/4"[3]
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Maker
Made in Japan by Nippon Kogaku[3]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 1973Production start[2]

    Nikon R10 SUPER ZOOM and Nikon R8 SUPER ZOOM were finally released in 1973.

  2. 1979Production end[3]

    Marketed since 1973 until 1979.

  3. 1979Movie camera business discontinued[2]

    Nippon Kogaku completely gave up the movie camera business in 1979.

  4. 1986Production start[1]

    Introduced in 1986

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Nikon R8 SUPER ZOOM—1973Successor to the conventional 8X SUPER ZOOM, with a 7.5~60 mm F1.8 (9-group 13-element) zoom lens; released at the same time as the R10 SUPER ZOOM and less expensive.imaging.nikon.com[2]
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Frequently asked questions

What film format does the Nikon R10 use?

The Nikon R10 uses Super 8 film.[4][2]

When was the Nikon R10 released?

The Nikon R10 was released in 1973.[4][2]

What was the intended user group for the Nikon R10?

The Nikon R10 was intended for advanced amateurs and high-level amateur movie makers.[4][2][3]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the R10 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the R10 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the R10 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the R10 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the R10 are on record.

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  • No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the R10 are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
  2. [2]imaging.nikon.com — imaging.nikon.comimaging.nikon.com
  3. [3]filmkorn.org — filmkorn.orgfilmkorn.org
  4. [4]Nikon Family Cousins, Part 19 : Nikon R10 / R8 SUPER ZOOM | Camera Chronicle | Nikon Consumer — imaging.nikon.comimaging.nikon.com
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