Description
Boxed; Comes with base protector and instruction manual.
Launched in 1977 the F2AS Photomic offered the most sophisticated metered prism among all finders available for the Nikon F2. F2AS was also regarded by many Nikon fans and collectors alike as being the most collectible among all regular production Nikon SLR models as it represented the best and finest example of camera body mechanical excellence of the seventies stretching the design and precision production to the limit. In fact, when the electronic Nikon F3 was introduced officially to replace the Nikon F2, the F2AS was commanding a higher premium in its retailed price than the new third generation professional camera. The F2AS was the very last all-mechanical Nikon camera with removable Photomic finder and incorporated the new AI (Auto Indexing) system.
FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS
- Type of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR)
- Picture format: 24mm x 36mm (35mm film format)
- Lens mount: Nikon F mount (bayonet type)
- Shutter: Horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter; speeds of from 1 to 1/2000 second and “B”; speeds of from 2 to 10 seconds available via built-in self-timer; intermediate settings possible between 1/80 and 1/2000 second; shutter release via shutter button or self-timer
- Flash synchronization: Automatic selection as shutter speed is set; hot-shoe contact with built-in safety switch provided; one threaded PC terminal provided for off-camera flash operation
- Synchronization range: 1/2000~1/125 sec., 1/30~1 sec. and “B” for FP bulbs; 1/30 ~1 sec. and “B” for M and MF bulbs; 1/80 ~ 1 sec. and “B” for electronic flash
- Accessory shoe: Special Nikon-type built into body; fitted with hot-shoe contact and electric safety switch which turns on contact as flash unit is mounted
- Viewfinder: Interchangeable eyelevel pentaprism type with built-in through-the-lens (TTL) exposure meter (model DP-12); selected aperture and shutter speed indicated below viewfield; eyepiece shutter provided
- Focusing screen: Matte Fresnel field with central split-image rangefinder surrounded by microprism ring; 12mm diameter reference circle defines area of meter centre-weighting; Nikon Type K screen
- Reflex mirror: Instant-return type; lockup lever provided Exposure metering: Through-the-lens, centre-weighted, full-aperture measurement employing two silicon photodiodes (SPD) for fast response; exposure correctly set by adjusting for illumination of single central light-emitting diode (LED) indicator; meter cross-coupled with both diaphragm and shutter speed controls and automatically indexed as lens is mounted; powered by two 1.5 V silver-oxide batteries
- Metering range: EV -2 ~ EV 17 (i.e., f/1.4 at 8 sec. ~ f/8 at 1/2000 sec.) with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA 100
- Film speed scale: Setting provided for ASA12 ~ 6400
- Lens diaphragm coupling: Built-in meter coupling lever for Nikkor lenses capable of automatic maximum aperture indexing; meter/diaphragm coupling of from f/1.2 to f/32 provided
- Film winding: Via single-stroke lever with 120° winding angle and 20° stand-off angle; lever also serves as meter ON/OFF switch
- Frame counter: Shows number of frames exposed (additive type); automatically resets to “S” (two frames before “0”) when camera back is opened
- Film rewinding: Manual via film rewind crank; coupling provided on baseplate for rewind via motor drive
- Depth-of-field preview: Via button provided on front of camera
- Body finish: Satin-chrome and semi-gloss black
- Weight: 840g (body only)
- Dimensions: 152.5mm x 102mm x 64.5mm
