Adjusting a Nikon DP2 meter

[George Mann]

I am in the process of buying a Nikon F2s with DP2 viewfinder.

The cells are still sensitive enough to render correct exposure values in daylight. But the meter is a stop under in low light.

Are there pots in this unit that allow for calibration? If so, how do you check it disassembled?

 

[Gareth Davies]

Hi George
Did you get any further with this? I just got a DP2 which under-reads about 1.5 stops above EV 10 (100ASA) which I can easily adjust by changing the film speed. However under EV10 is gets increasingly erratic to the point where it is out by 3 stops or more. I will only risk taking it apart if there are some easy to find adjusters inside. I have a working DP1 but I find the DP2 seems to have a cleaner and brighter prism - but maybe the DP1 is a bit dirty.
Thanks

Gareth

 

[George Mann]

Hi George
Did you get any further with this?

I didn't buy this particular camera, but did buy a late model Photomic (DP-1 with wire ring resistor).

I found out that these finders have 2 adjustment pots. One for the high values, and one for the low.

You should be able to find the info online.

Check with Richard Ha.

 

[Gareth Davies]

HI

Thanks for your reply! There is a lot on the DP1 online but the DP2 is elusive. No-one seems to have a copy of a repair manual. I will keep hunting!

Thanks again