Model |
Prism |
Prism Provides |
F2 |
DE-1 |
Standard eye level finder, no metering |
F2 Photomic |
Match needle metering, illumination with DL-1 |
|
F2 Photomic S |
LED metering |
|
F2 Photomic SB |
LED metering |
|
F2 Photomic A |
AI, Match needle metering, illumination with DL-1 |
|
F2 Photomic AS |
AI, LED metering |
Type of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex
Picture format: 24mm x 36mm standard 35mm film format
Lens mount: Nikon bayonet type
Lenses: Lenses with Nikon F mount; AF lenses
Shutter: Mechanically governed, horizontal-travel, titanium foil focal-plane shutter. 18 speeds from 10 sec. to 1/1000 sec, including X (1/80 sec.); B and T
Shutter release button: Threaded collar accepts Nikon F and F2-type cable releases
Automatic exposure control: Shutter-priority control provided by DS-1 and DS-2 (for DP-2 and DP-3 finders), and DS-12 (for DP-12 finder) aperture-control.
Manual exposure control: Mechanical control for 18 shutter speeds from 10 sec to 1/1000 sec, including X (1/80 sec); B and T also provided; separate gear trains for slow (10 sec to 1/80 sec?) and fast shutter speeds; stepless shutter speeds from 1/80 to 1/2000
Exposure metering: Provided with 5 metered prism assemblies (see chart above)
Metering range: EV 1 to 19 (i.e. f/1.4 at 1 sec to f/16 at 1/2000 with 50 mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film for DP-1 and DP-11); EV -2 to 19 (i.e. f/1.4 at 8 sec to f/16 at 1/2000 with 50 mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film for DP-2, DP-3, and DP-12)
Film speed setting: ISO 6 to 6400
Film advance lever: Single stroke type; 30 degrees stand-off angle and 120 degrees winding angle; automatic film advance possible when motor drives MD-1, -2, or -3 are used.
Self-timer: Slow-shutter-speed gear train-controlled approx 3 to 10 sec delayed exposure; lever-type indicator
Viewfinder: Nikon F2; Eyelevel finder DE-1 as standard; interchangeable with 8 other types, including 5 metered prisms
Focusing screen: Split-image/Microprism collar Type K provided as standard; interchangeable with 16 other types
Finder coverage: Virtually 100%
Finder magnification: 0.8x (with 50 mm lens set at infinity)
Viewfinder illuminator: Via DL-1 Photomic Illuminator accessory light for match-needle metering prisms DP-1 and DP-11
Multiple exposure control: Via rewind button
Reflex mirror: Automatic instant-return type with lockup facility
Depth-of-field preview: Provided Via lever
Frame counter: Additive type; frame numbers from 0 to 40; automatically resets to S when camera back is opened
Film rewind: By crank provided after film rewind button is pushed in; automatic film rewind provided with motor drives MD-1 and -2
Flash synchronisation: Possible at all speeds up to 1/80 sec with electronic flash; sync terminal provided for off camera or multiple-flash photography
Accessory shoe: Provided; special Nikon F2-type located at base of rewind knob; adaptors available to convert to ISO or F3-type shoes
Power source: Two SR-44 1.25V silver oxide batteries in base of camera (Radio Shack equivalent: cat. no 23-105)
Motor drive coupling: Requires removal of O/C key to add motor drives MD-1 and 2; couplings provided for automatic film advance, shutter release, rewind button, and back opening for motor drives MD-1, -2 and -3; coupling provided for automatic film rewind for motor drives MD-1 and MD-2
Camera back: Hinged; opens by turning O/C key to Open position interchangeable with 250 exposure magazine back MF-1 and 750 exposure magazine back MF-2 interchangeable with stop back MF-3 interchangeable with data back MF-10 and 250 exposure magazine data back MF-11
Body finish: Black or chrome available
Body dimensions (W x H x D): 152.4 x 125.4 x 100.0 mm (6.00 x 4.31 x 3.94 in) with DP-1, -2, or -12 finders
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