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MCB18 · 2025-10-18T11:36:21-0400

Bought a very nice looking F2 on eBay in black, came with a DP-2 finder. Unfortunately on arrival, the meter in the finder did not work. Although I would prefer to keep the camera and just look for a new meter, the seller does not want to send a partial refund, so unfortunately I’ll probably end up having to send the entire camera back.

Putting a post on here to see if anyone has an F2 they would be interested in parting with. Looking for a black one specifically, with a pre-AI prism. I may be able to trade an DP-12 for an DP-3 and cash a friend has, but I’m not counting on that.

Ideally it’s in decent cosmetic condition, but honestly as long as it works it should be fine. And I don’t need a lens, I already have too many.

My budget is $200, but I might be able to go slightly higher if it seems worth it. Can pay $300 for an F2 with a DP-12 if friend still wants to trade for DP-3.

Thanks.

Was issued a partial refund and I’m able to keep the camera. I will make a new post looking for specifically a metered prism.

TheTrailTog · 2025-10-18T11:39:56-0400

KEH has a bargain condition black F2 Photomic for $220

https://www.keh.com/shop/nikon-f2-photomic-black-35mm-camera-body.html

MCB18 · 2025-10-18T11:44:22-0400

TheTrailTog said:
KEH has a bargain condition black F2 Photomic for $220

https://www.keh.com/shop/nikon-f2-photomic-black-35mm-camera-body.html

Yeah, I saw that on eBay. Light meter is not working though, which is the problem the camera I currently have is experiencing.

Nikon F2 Photomic SLR Film Camera Body Black #817 | eBay

This item is rated inFair condition. This item is in fair condition and has been fully tested as operational. Glass may have imperfections that may affect picture quality. The grade applies to the main item itself, not to any accessories that may be pictured.

www.ebay.com

TheTrailTog · 2025-10-18T11:50:48-0400

That's UsedPhotoPro, not KEH. If you look at the link I sent you will see they will note if a meter is not working.

MCB18 · 2025-10-18T11:52:31-0400

TheTrailTog said:
That's UsedPhotoPro, not KEH. If you look at the link I sent you will see they will note if a meter is not working.

Used photo Pro is the eBay store for KEH. I do not use the KEH website, as the product has shown are never of the actual item.

TheTrailTog · 2025-10-18T11:57:38-0400

Not correct. The Used Photo Pro store on eBay is for www.usedphotopro.com, which is the used store for www.robertscamera.com. KEH is a completely separate business, who also has their own eBay outlet called The Camera Outlet.

MCB18 · 2025-10-18T12:03:51-0400

TheTrailTog said:
Not correct. The Used Photo Pro store on eBay is for www.usedphotopro.com, which is the used store for www.robertscamera.com. KEH is a completely separate business, who also has their own eBay outlet called The Camera Outlet.

Ah. Ok, well I’ll look there to see if there’s an F2 up for a reasonable price, but I don’t want to use the website since they don’t show the actual product.

Edit: I believe that I found the F2 on the website, and yes, the meter is not working according to eBay description.

Nikon F2 35mm Film Camera Body with DP-1 Prism Finder (Black) | eBay

Product images are of the actual item up for sale.

www.ebay.com

Regardless, I would rather buy an F2 from here then try eBay or some other website again.

cjbecker · 2025-10-18T15:28:10-0400

UsedPhotoPro always shows pictures of the actual camera. I stop in there at least once a week. Great people, great place.

BradS · 2025-10-18T15:43:05-0400

cjbecker said:
UsedPhotoPro always shows pictures of the actual camera. I stop in there at least once a week. Great people, great place.

I concur. I've bought lots of used gear from them. They're much better than KEH.

MCB18 · 2025-10-18T16:34:35-0400

OK, well I’m glad you guys had good experiences there, but I am not looking to buy something from there. I am specifically looking for one on here.

You are more than welcome to talk about how great your experience of buying from different sites has been in another more relevant thread.

cjbecker · 2025-10-18T18:03:24-0400

This thread seams relevant enought for me.

You’re the one that’s said you will check UsedPhotoPro out for a finder

You are looking for a finder, we are just helping you find such finder, if you can’t see that we are take our own time too help you, then we won’t help you.

MCB18 · 2025-10-18T19:09:54-0400

cjbecker said:
You are looking for a finder, we are just helping you find such finder, if you can’t see that we are take our own time too help you, then we won’t help you.

I appreciate that you were trying to help, but I’ve specifically said thrice now that I’m not looking for this stuff on eBay anymore. Yes, I did say that I would look at UPP just to see if there was a better option. There was not any better alternatives to what I have already found on eBay and several other websites.

I’m also not looking for a finder, I’m looking for an F2 body, with a metered finder as mentioned in the OP, and the thread title. Unless I can convince the eBay seller to change his mind over the weekend, I will have to return the entire camera to get any money back.

RalphLambrecht · 2025-10-18T23:13:33-0400

MCB18 said:
Bought a very nice looking F2 on eBay in black, came with a DP-2 finder. Unfortunately on arrival, the meter in the finder did not work. Although I would prefer to keep the camera and just look for a new meter, the seller does not want to send a partial refund, so unfortunately I’ll probably end up having to send the entire camera back.

Putting a post on here to see if anyone has an F2 they would be interested in parting with. Looking for a black one specifically, with a pre-AI prism. I may be able to trade an DP-12 for an DP-3 and cash a friend has, but I’m not counting on that.

Ideally it’s in decent cosmetic condition, but honestly as long as it works it should be fine. And I don’t need a lens, I already have too many.

My budget is $200, but I might be able to go slightly higher if it seems worth it. Can pay $300 for an F2 with a DP-12 if friend still wants to trade for DP-3.

Thanks.

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