Nikon F2 Photomic: All-Mechanical Fortress
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Manufactured from 1971 to 1980 in Japan, the Nikon F2 represents the pinnacle of purely mechanical professional SLR cameras. Built without reliance on battery power for its shutter mechanism, the F2 is renowned for extreme durability in demanding field conditions.
Modular Construction & Interchangeable Viewfinders
The F2 features removable viewfinders (such as the DP-1 Photomic meter prism), interchangeable focusing screens, and swing-open back doors compatible with 250-exposure bulk film backs. Its titanium foil shutter curtain operates reliably across a wide temperature range.
| Specification | Detail Value |
|---|---|
| Shutter Speeds | 1s to 1/2000s + B, continuously variable from 2s to 10s via self-timer |
| Lens Compatibility | Nikon F-mount (Non-AI, AI, and AI-s Nikkor lenses) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% optical frame line visibility |
| Weight (Body Only) | Approx. 730 grams (all-metal chassis) |