I just bought my first Nikon F2

Scott Micciche · Jul 18, 2019

Recently worked over by Sover, including his resistor ring, brighter led, meter and curtain adjustments, it is stellar! (case by Luigi)

Kino · Jul 18, 2019

I don't need an F2.
I don't need an F2.
I don't need an F2.
I don't need an F2.
I don't need an F2.
I don't need an F2...

cuthbert · Jul 18, 2019

Kino said:
I don't need an F2.
I don't need an F2.
I don't need an F2.
I don't need an F2.
I don't need an F2.
I don't need an F2...

Yes you don't need it, you need a Canon F-1n with 55mm f1.2.

IanBarber · Jul 18, 2019

Scott Micciche said:
Recently worked over by Sover, including his resistor ring, brighter led, meter and curtain adjustments, it is stellar! (case by Luigi)

Do you find it the shutter speed dial awkward to use with it been so high above the body?

Jon Shumpert · Jul 18, 2019

I was just using my F2 today. I don't have any issues with the shutter speed dial being higher than my other manual slr's. I didn't do much photography today due to limited time and the heat. Maybe I will find some indoor things to photograph. With iso 100 film, I will probably do some shots with flash. it will be a good test of the new camera.

Theo Sulphate · Jul 18, 2019

Jon Shumpert said:
... Maybe I will find some indoor things to photograph. With iso 100 film, I will probably do some shots with flash. it will be a good test of the new camera.

Good time to try those extra-long 2sec to 10sec shutter speeds around the self-timer dial and "T".

LeftCoastKid · Jul 18, 2019

Jon Shumpert said:
Today I went to a local estate sale and came across a Nikon F2 photomic. I originally didn't see the case it was in and was only going to buy an 80-200 f4.5 lens, but then noticed the case. It has the DP-1 finder and came with a 55/3.5 micro and Nikkor-Q 200mm f4. The case also has a Nikon F eye level finder and waist level finder. I have had other Nikon F bodies, but not the F2. I just finished cleaning up the body and the lenses and putting batteries in it, and will load it with some film this week. I am looking forward to using it and can understand why it has such a following. It is an impressive camera. The only issue I have found is that the slower shutter speeds don't work properly. It came with a J focusing screen and an A screen which is in it. Does anyone here favor one screen over the other, and if so, why?

My F2 family ( 6xF2AS, F2A, F2) were, until the last several years, equipped with either Type E (great for landscapes and architecture) or Type B (great for long lenses). At the suggestion of a fellow Photrio member, I switched all bodies over to Type P or Type R screens - these are really useful when photographing subjects with irregular lines - great general purpose screens.

KN4SMF · Jul 19, 2019

Should I get rid of my Nikon F2 and get a Canon F1N? Let's see....umm........not a chance.

cuthbert · Jul 19, 2019

LeftCoastKid said:
My F2 family ( 6xF2AS, F2A, F2) were, until the last several years, equipped with either Type E (great for landscapes and architecture) or Type B (great for long lenses). At the suggestion of a fellow Photrio member, I switched all bodies over to Type P or Type R screens - these are really useful when photographing subjects with irregular lines - great general purpose screens.

In my F2AS I use the screen H1, for my F2A the P one...P is very good.

KN4SMF said:
Should I get rid of my Nikon F2 and get a Canon F1N? Let's see....umm........not a chance.

As a owner of both, I must admit the finish of the Canon is superior, it's extremely smooth to operate, has a brighter viewfinder, the lightmeter of the 2AS is however better but yes, if I had to choose between my F2A and the F-1n, I'd keep the latter, the only thing the F2 offers more is the aperture window in the viewfinder.

Scott Micciche · Jul 19, 2019

IanBarber said:
Do you find it the shutter speed dial awkward to use with it been so high above the body?

Never.

__Brian · Jul 19, 2019

I keep my Canon F1 in a modified Nikon CH-4 case. Perfect fit, after moving the retaining screw..

My oldest Canon came with a Nikkor 5cm F1.5 lens on it.

I just bought my first Nikon F2

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