Is Nikon F2 a good camera?

By old-school professionals, camera repairmen, and camera historians, the Nikon F2 is still widely considered the greatest 35mm mechanical SLR of all time. After spending quality time with one, I can say that the F2 has a more legitimate claim to that title than other great cameras.

Does Nikon F2 have aperture priority?

An amazing feat is, despite being a mechanical camera, the range of shutter speeds from 1/2000 sec. Its shutter speed range has even extended down to 16 sec and incorporating an aperture priority AE exposure, eye piece shutter, built-in dioptric control and interchange with a few prisms and focusing screens !

What film does a Nikon F2 use?

The Nikon F2 is a professional-level, interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. It was manufactured by the Japanese optics company Nippon Kogaku K. K. (Nikon Corporation since 1988) in Japan from September 1971 to 1980.

How does the Nikon F2 light meter work?

The exposure meter of the Nikon F2 Photomic features a center-weighted thru-the-lens metering system coupled to the shutter-speed and lens-aperture controls. The meter reads the light over the entire focusing screen but favors a central area. This allows you to make precise reading of the selected subject area.

Does the Nikon F2 need batteries?

The F2 needs 2 simple 1.5V (e.g. SR44) batteries or one 3V lithium, everywhere available.

How do I change the shutter speed on my Nikon F2?

To set the shutter speed, turn the selector until the desired speed is aligned with the white dot, When aligned with settings of from 2 to 2000, the actual shutter speed will be a fractional value of from 1/2 second to 1/2000 second. The red line provided between the 1/60 sec. and 1/125 sec.

Does Nikon F2 have a meter?

How do I put the battery in my Nikon F2?

To install the batteries, twist the cap on the camera base plate with a coin or similar object to remove it and drop the batteries into the battery chamber. Make sure that the plus (+) side faces out. Then replace the cap. Caution: Remove the batteries when the camera is not used for long periods.

What kind of camera was the Nikon F2?

The Nikon F2 was the king of newspaper and magazine photography of the 1970s. Its development in part was fueled by cameras developed for NASA for Apollo and SkyLab missions. The Nikon F2 is an extraordinarily well made all-mechanical SLR.

What’s the shutter speed on a Nikon F2?

For precise exposure control, the shutter speed is continuously variable between 80 (the red dot) and 2000 – the dial can be set between click stops for intermediate speeds. Everything feels solid and precise: the shutter fires with a sharp and authoritative clack and the film advance is smooth and quiet.

How does time exposure work on a Nikon F2?

Every F2 also has both Bulb and Time exposure modes. For Time, rotate the collar around the shutter release to “T.” Press the shutter, and it stays open forever, or until you move the collar away from T. The “L” around the collar is Lock.

How did the original Nikon F camera feel in the hand?

To cap things off, Nikon paid particular attention to how the camera felt in the hand. The original F was a high-quality workhorse, but certain aspects of the design made it feel rough and unrefined, at least when compared to their main competition the Leica M system.