Nikon F2

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf 35mm SLR camera
gptkbp:batteryCapacity for metered finders only
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:dimensions 98 x 152 x 66 mm
gptkbp:discontinued 1980
gptkbp:exposureModes manual
gptkbp:filmAdvance manual
gptkbp:flashSyncSpeed 1/80s
gptkbp:focusArea gptkb:Nikon_F-mount
mechanical
gptkbp:format 35mm
gptkbp:hasModel 7100001–7999999
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nikon F2
gptkbp:introduced 1971
gptkbp:ISOrange 12–6400 (with DP-1 Photomic finder)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Nikon
gptkbp:material metal
gptkbp:measures external (with Photomic finders)
gptkbp:mirrorLockup yes
gptkbp:motorPower MD-1, MD-2 compatible
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:DA-1_action_finder
gptkb:DE-1_plain_prism
gptkb:DW-1,_DW-2_waist-level_finders
gptkb:F2_High_Speed_(10_fps)_variant
gptkb:F2_Medical_variant
gptkb:F2_Photomic_(with_metered_prism)
gptkb:F2_Titan_special_edition
highly collectible
used by NASA
various special editions
interchangeable focusing screens
modular system
used in Vietnam War
DP-1, DP-2, DP-3, DP-11, DP-12 finders
F2 Data back option
F2S, F2SB, F2A, F2AS variants
Photomic metered prisms available
interchangeable viewfinders
mechanical reliability
no built-in light meter (standard prism)
professional durability
titanium shutter curtains (early models)
various focusing screens (Type A, B, C, etc.)
gptkbp:notableUser photojournalists
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Nikon_F
gptkbp:selfTimer yes
gptkbp:shutterSpeedRange 1s to 1/2000s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Nikon_F3
gptkbp:viewfinderType interchangeable pentaprism
gptkbp:weight 730g (body only)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nikon_F-mount
gptkb:Nikon_F
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6