Care
& Maintenance
Good
camera care is primarily common sense care. Treat your Nikon F2 camera as you would
any other precision optical instrument and it will provide you years of trouble-free
service. Although ruggedly constructed, your camera may be damaged by shock, heat,
water or misuse. By observing the following tips, you will be assured of the longest
possible service life.
• Fingerprints or dust on lens/prism surfaces will make viewing uncomfortable, and
will generally contribute to a deterioration of optical performance. Clean lens surfaces
often using a quality lens tissue or a soft lens brush; stubborn smudges should be
wiped with lens tissue moistened with methyl alcohol or a quality lens cleaner. Never
clean lens surfaces using cloth, paper towels, ordinary tissue, or any other material
that might scratch the lens surface; also, use cleaning fluids sparingly to prevent
seepage, and resulting damage to mechanical components.
• When interchanging lenses, finders, etc., your camera is susceptible to the entry
of dust or other contaminants. It is a good idea to clean moving body parts frequently
to prevent the built-up of dust; here, a lens brush and blower will come in very
handy. When blowing out the interior of the camera, however, avoid contact with the
shutter curtains, as they are easily damaged. Also, wipe the outer body surfaces
using a silicone-impregnated cleaning cloth to remove fingerprints, etc. quickly
and easily. (Note that a silicone impregnated cleaning cloth should never be used
to clean the lens. surfaces.)
• When exposed to sudden temperature changes or high humidity, condensation may form
on the lens surfaces. After using in these situations, always dry the camera thoroughly
(and slowly) at room temperature and, then, store in a cool, dry location. Remember
that failure to dry out the camera may result in the growth of fungus on lens surfaces
- a condition that will render your camera useless.
• Should your camera be accidentally dropped on the floor or in water, take it to
your dealer immediately for servicing. Thorough servicing can be guaranteed only
at an authorized dealer.
• Always store the camera in an ever-ready case or compartment case when not in use.
And be sure that the lens cap is attached to the lens. Do not leave film in the camera
for a long period of time, and never store the camera with the shutter or self-timer
cocked.
• Never atempt to lubricate any part of the camera yourself. Lubrication should be
left to an experienced service center. Prior to a holiday trip or important shooting
assignment, test your camera (including changing batteries, if necessary) for proper
operation.
• 0bserve normal battery handling procedures for maximum performance at all times.
Be sure to: Clean batteries periodically (wiping with a rough cloth will remove residues
that might otherwise impede performance); install batteries properly, checking for
proper polarity; remove batteries when not using the equipment for an extended period;
change weak batteries promptly to prevent leakage within the camera; store unused
batteries properly (in a cool, dry location) to maximize service life; dispose of
batteries properly (do not burn); and keep out of the reach of children. For details
regarding battery performance, refer to the original manufacturer.
Changing
lenses
To remove the lens from the camera body, press the lens release button and, holding
the button depressed, twist the lens clockwise as far as it will go. With this action,
the lens will come loose and can be lifted out.
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Since the F2 (w/DE-1 or DE-1/T) is meterless. There is no need to worry about whether the lens is AI or non-AI. Just mount and use. |
To mount a lens, just allign the distance index on the lens to the lens mounting index on the camera section. Push in and turn it anti-clockwise; it should lock into place.
Changing
the Viewfinder prism
In addition to
the F2 DE-1finder included with the camera, four other interchangeable viewfinders
are available to satisfy various needs. You can make use of the Waist level Finder,
6X High Magnification, Speed/Action finder an/or the titanium DE-1/T.
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Or you can also mount a metered prism (DP-1, DP-2, DP-3, DP11 and DP-12) and "changed" the model designation of the camera. i.e. a DP-12 with the basic F2 body will then be called "F2AS", DP-1 with F2 hence is referred as "F2 Photomic" etc.. |
To remove the F2 finder to mount one of the other units, press the finder release lever (at the back) inward and rotate toward the front (this action releases the mounting clamps); then, depress the finder release button at the rear of the camera body and lift the finder out of the camera.
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To attach a viewfinder - set it in position and press down firmly until it clicks and locks into place on the camera. |
Attaching a Photomic Metered Prism
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To attach a Photomic-type model (including the F2A Photomic finder included with the camera), first set the aperture ring of the lens (if mounted) to the maximum aperture setting; then, gently position the finder on the camera and firmly press it down until it clicks and locks into place (Photo A). |
Once in place, turn the finder'. shutter-speed selector left or right until it engages with the camera's shutter-speed dial and the two can be turned in tandem (Photo B).
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http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html by: my friend, Rick Oleson
http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen, Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html
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