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Comprising a central split-image rangefinder spot, an annular microprism grid and a fine matte outfield, it provides fast and simple focusing, irrespective of whichever part of the screen you use. The split-image rangefinder is considered the most suitable for precise, pinpoint focusing; the microprism grid for rapid focusing in action or sports photography. Other varieties of optional screens are extensive in its selection and very functional in their own way to match for individual lens type, speed and specific user defined application. For an example, there was even a special TV format screen introduced by Nikon in later stages to please such specific requirement by professionals.
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To enable you to precisely judge the exact extent of the depth of field at the f/stop that you are working at merely requires a slight pressure on the F2's depth-of-field preview button, which is located just where the right index finger can easily reach. Coaxial with the depth-of-field preview button is also mirror Lock-up lever mentioned earlier. |
Automatic Synch Adjustment
for Flash Photography
The Nikon F2 retained the idea of using the F-type proprietary accessory shoe design
which is located on the film rewind knob - which may post some inconvenience for
film loading or film roll removal. Although there were not less than a dozen flash
units available, very few units are truly dedicated in its nature. But since those
days, "dedication" was less than what we expect of a modern SLR would deliver,
the F2's dedicated function is only confined to flash ready light function in the
viewfinder.
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Besides the hotshoe, the camera is equipped with a PC terminal threaded to accept Nikon screw-in synch cords which eliminate accidental slippage. |
Nikon F2 retained the special non market standard accessory shoe used in the earlier Nikon F which was built around the film rewind knob (A). You will need to use a dedicated Nikon speedlight in order to have viewfinder flash ready light which was transmitting via the ready light contact (B) at the side of any of the Nikon F2 prism except three special finders: Waist Level (DW-1) 6X Magnifications (DW-2) and Speed Finder (DA-1). There is also a secondary PC terminal (C) in front of any of the F2 camera which provides a hot sync contact or used in multi-flashes setup.
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Anyway, all interchangeable prisms (except special finders such as Waist Lever DW-1, 6X Magnifications DW-2 and Action finder DA-1), designed for Nikon F2 has a viewfinder contact at its side which was supposed to mate with the electrical contact at the flash mounting foot of any designed-for-F2 flash Speedlight such as SB-2, SB-7E etc. for ready light function. |
Electronic flash synchronizes at shutter speeds up to 1/80 second and FP class bulbs at almost any speed. M or MF class bulbs can also be used. Setting the shutter speed automatically adjusts the synch time-lag.
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Can you still use all those Nikon-made flash units with your Nikon F2 ? Surprise, surprise... it will still work - but only via a functional flash coupler or workable sync cord. Over the months while developing the Nikon f3 site, I have compiled some information relating to Nikon flash units which ranges from fan fold flash BC-xx models to electronic TTL SB-21A/B Macro flash units which you may use it for cross references. |
Hinged, removable camera
back - film loading/unloading & Multiple Options offering in various
specialised film backs
The film back of the Nikon F2 was a big leap in its design as it provide a level
of operational ease which was a big improvement over the traditional Nikon F cumbersome
way of removing the entire film back in order for film changing. Modular construction
of the F2 enables complete interchangeabitity which includes a faster, easier way
to use hinged camera back, which will swings open to make film loading operation
so simple, even with the motor drive attached. The spring loaded key on the bottom
of the camera is designed,in such a way that accidental opening is impossible. The
back may also be detached for mounting the special motor drive magazine backs.
A six-slotted take-up spool simplifies insertion of the film leader. Precision-machined guide rails, large pressure plate, cartridge stabilizer and film roller help keep the film flat. The camera back has a memo holder for a film carton top or other reminder.
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The extensiveness of the Nikon F2 system accessories are truly awesome. Take film back, for an instance, You have the widest selection in any 35mm system, from standard, auto rewind stop, 250 , 750 exposures and even two databack versions etc. |
In fact, Nikon has the largest selection of interchangeable film backs in any of the Nikon F-series SLR model. The film back of any Nikon F2 camera body can be removed quickly for mounting the MF-1: 250 Exposures Bulk Film Magazine Back or MF-2: 750 Exposures Bulk Film Magazine Back for motorized photography or to fit a 4" x 5" Speed Magny large-format film back attachment which operates in standard holders or Polaroid Land 3-1/4" x 4-1/4") film packets. Other interesting film back includes MF-3, a 36 Exposures Rewind auto film-Stop Back which will ensure the film leader remains out for easy film processing later. Further, Nikon also has two special modified F2 camera models which accepts film back with data imprinting capability: MF-10: A 36 exposures Data Back version for a matched F2 body, an MD-2/MB-1 motor drive, and an AH-1 hand strap. The combined setup is known as the F2 Data/36 & another model, MF-11 is a 250 exposures Data Back version, comprised of a F2 body, a MD-2/MB-1 motor drive, and an AH-1 hand strap. The combined setup is known as the F2 Data/250.
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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
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In
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Brazil, 1971-2000.
Credit: Chuck Hester, US for his patience, encouragement
and help to setup the various content in this site; Robert Johnson for some of his original
images on the F2H-MD appeared in this site; my ex-staff, KiaSu for his superb
3-D logo appeared in this Nikon F2 site; Marc Vorgers from Holland who
generously provide me with some of his images of F2AS; MCLau®, who has so much time with me to
re-edit the content in this site and not to mention buying a Nikon Coolpix 990 just
for this site. Keat Photo,
Kuala Lumpur for providing
their Nikon F2A to take some images for this site; again, Mr Edward Ngoh the
great camera collector who provides us his collection of F2AS with MD-2; hawkeye.photographic.com
for their images on the Speed Magny film backs; Sean Cranor for his image
on Nikon F2 25th Anniversary Model; Ted Wengelaar®, Holland for his continuous
flow of input on some of the early Nikon bodies; CYLeow ® , photo editor of the Star
newspaper, Malaysia for some of his images used in this site. Ms Rissa Chan, Sales manager from
Shriro Malaysia who has helped to provide some of the very useful input. HiuraShinsaku®,
Nikomat ML, Japan for some of his images on various F2 models; my staff, Wati, Maisa, Mai and my nephew, EEWyn®, who volunteered and helping me
did so many of the film scanning works. Contributing photographers or resellers:
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