Nikon F2
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There are different versions of the F2 depending on the finder attached to the body. The body comes in chrome or in black. The plain prism finder DE-1 also comes in chrome or in black. All other finders are in black only.
- Standard F2 has the plain prism finder DE-1
- F2 photomic has the finder DP-1; uses semi-auto indexing so that the twist-twist must be done when mounting a lens. The prong on the lens communicates the aperture setting to the finder.
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- F2S has the finder DP-2; DP-2 is similar to DP-1 except it uses diodes instead of needles to show over- or under-exposure.
- F2SB has the finder DP-3; DP-3 is an improvement of DP-2 using silicon-blue cells.
- F2A has the finder DP-11, which is the auto-indexing version of DP-1. An auto-indexing finder does not need the lens prong to indicate the aperture setting.
- F2AS has the finder DP-12, which is the auto-indexing version of DP-3.
- F2T or F2 Titan is titanium-clad.
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Though very different internally, the F2 was made as ergonomically identical to the original F as possible. Even the weight of the body with the initial DP-1 finder was kept within an ounce of the weight of the departing F with an FTN finder. But the improvements were extensive:
- Extended shutter speed range of 10s to 1/2000
- ASA 6 to 6400 with initial DP-1 head
- Larger reflex mirror to minimize viewfinder vignetting with some lenses
- Shorter 120 degree stroke, and integrated On/off switch in film advance lever
- Rounded contour body for better ergonomics
- Rewind crank with a 6mm raised position for easier manual film rewinding
- Removable hinged back
References
General links
In English:
In Spanish:
In French:
- Nikon F2 on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
Literature and manuals
- Instruction manual of the F2A at kyphoto's Favorite Classics
- F2 Photomic user manual on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
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