Jan 27, 2025 · I picked up three Nikon F2 from some on-line auctions. I put bids on just about every F2 I saw and wound up winning 3 at reasonable prices. The most ratty looking is this 1974 F2 with DP-1 finder. The listing was 'parts camera.' I thought I could use the parts, but maybe the camera is functional. Initial assessment: DP-1 meter finder is dead

Jul 14, 2023 · The Nikon FA is a notable exception, it has an early variation on matrix metering and is fantastically amazing. More importantly however is the fact that all Nikon F2 are now more than 40 years old. As good as the metering is/was, don't expect too many of the existing Nikon F2 light meters to be very accurate.

Jul 16, 2021 · There are three motor drives for the Nikon F2. MD-1 MD-2 MD-3 I have one MD-1 and two MD-3 motor drives. The MD-1 and MD-2 motor drives are very similar in looks and function. The MD-1 and MD-2 motor drives cannot be removed from camera body when film is in the camera because the film will be exposed to light. The MD-3 motor drives are less ...

Oct 31, 2023 · I have lately purchased a Nikon F2, and I seem to see that it features quite well made double light traps all around, which perhaps would be sufficiently light-tight even "dry", with no light seals at all like Voigtlanders. However, I see traces of …

Nov 28, 2022 · I have a Nikon F2 with the standard DP-1 finder and whatever screen came with the camera. As my eyes get older (near 70 now), I'm finding it more difficult to accurately focus my 80-200/4.5 zoom, even in fairly bright conditions. What's the brightest focusing screen available that might make it easier for me to properly focus this lens? Thank you.

Jun 26, 2024 · Is there anyone people recommend as being the Nikon F repair and CLA experts? I know many people work on these, but I am specifically looking for someone who is to Nikon mechanical cameras as DAG is to Leicas. I have a Photomic FtN F Apollo body and an F2 Photomic that need to be CLAed and generally pulled back into spec.

Jan 20, 2016 · Merely an anecdotal observation (meaning, draw no generalized conclusions), but I own an early 70s Nikon F2 w/DP1 finder. Thirty-five years later I took it in for its first CLA. The tech later apologized for charging a minimum fee. He stated that the camera was still in perfect condition. The shutter speeds all within factory tolerance.

Jul 19, 2017 · Nikon F2 Wiring Troubleshooting The attached image shows there are three areas where there could be connection issues. 1/ The battery compartment. 2/ The cocking arm points connection. 3/ The Finder points connection. These can be tested with a micrometer starting from the battery compartment.

Mar 21, 2020 · Hello everybody, I have a beautiful condition F2 that, until recently, worked perfectly. The metering system doesn't seem to want to cooperate. It remains in the 'minus' underexposed reading no matter what I do. Here's what I've done so far to troubleshoot.: 1. Swapped out three different...

Jul 22, 2022 · So I recently purchased an F2 that had been recently CLAed and had new foam installed. I've shot an F3HP for years now- it is intuitive to the FE2 that I first started my Nikon journey with in 1993. There are many changes from the 2 to the 3. A lot of which I see as good changes. The screen on my F2 is very clean, but not as bright as my F3.