QV-1000C technical data
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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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QV-1000C
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

QV Nikkor 10-40mm
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)

QV Nikkor 11-120mm
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)

QV-1010T
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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