10 watching. The Nikon F2 is the camera to beat all cameras in many photographers’ eyes. How to estimate the value of old film cameras, Yashica-Mat: The simple, elegant essence of a TLR. From United States. I purchased the pictured camera at a local camera store in Biel/Switzerland in August 2001. Nikon listened to the professional photogs and eliminated a  lot of the F’s weak points. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. In one of his more eloquent passages of praise, Nikon guy Ken Rockwell says of the F2: “The original Nikon F of 1959 put Leica in the coffin, and the F2 was the camera the almighty himself used to hammer in the nails.”. It was manufactured from 1971 until 1977. Excellent silver and black Nikon F2 with original user manual, DP-1 Photomic finder and Nikkor Q 135mm f/3.5 lens. Roberts Camera - Photo Industry Leader since 1957! $499.99. When loading, place the cassette into the body, push the rewind shaft down, and turn the latch to the closed position to lock the film cassette in place. Actually, “massive” and “brilliant” might be better terms. My F2 has the Type L screen, which is identical except the split-image aid is turned to a 45-degree angle, which is frequently more useful than the horizontal version. You can add a prong to any of the later AF series lenses for full function, or use the meter with depth-of-field preview active on later lenses. According to the serial number it was built between December 1972 and March 1973. Side note: The viewfinder’s coverage is a full and majestic 100 percent, and features greater magnification than either the consumer cameras of the era or the F3. But somehow it manages not to seem busy or cluttered. It’s definitely the largest 35mm SLR camera I own, or that I have ever handled. Fotoaparát v dobrém, funkčním stavu. 22 watchers. The F2’s back is hinged, unlike that of the F, which was mated to the bottom plate and had to be removed entirely like the back of the Olympus Pen series. If you’ve indexed the lens properly, the maximum aperture should be indicated correctly in a small window on the front of the viewfinder housing, above the lens. On the left side of the lens mount is the lens release button (visible in the top photo above), and above it is a threaded PC sync socket. The main drawbacks are: - on the large/heavy side. The DP-1 enables center weighted TTL metering using a match needle system with plus and minus (+/-) marks indicating over or underexposures respectively. G and AF-Plenses won't work because they have no aperture rings. It’s worth noting that the pin is designed to couple to any Nikkor lens with a coupling fork on it, from the so-called pre-AI lenses designed for the F series and released in 1959, up through the latest AI and AI-s lenses made today (yep, some are still available brand new). On to the review. Did I say new? That the shutter is purely mechanical and will still operate at any speed in spite of dead batteries is the icing on the cake. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Exposure compensation is also possible with the shutter speed selector. Try this on for size: set the shutter speed dial to Bulb, turn the collar around the shutter release knob to “T,” and then turn the self-timer lever to 4. You have to remember when you haven’t used your F2 for awhile, but it becomes habit again quickly. It was produced concurrently with the (then 12-year old) Nikon F for two years, … The DP-1 (the designation for the standard TTL prism) features a center-weighted metering circuit with CdS photocells. More impressive is what it does from there on down to 1/2000. I wasn’t kidding when I said it was the size of a brick, either. Nikon F2 manual focus single-lens-reflex camera is an improved version of the original F with shutter speeds from 10 seconds to 1/2000, built-in flash ready light and larger reflex mirror. Camera has been tested , serviced and is in perfect working order with FRESH BATTERIES. F Photomic-T digital camera pdf manual download. The little “gate” that holds the film cassette in the camera with the back open is a great addition, though it can be a source of frustration during loading or unloading if you don’t leave the O/C Key (Nikon’s name for the latch on the bottom plate) open all the way. Everything is placed very carefully in a comfortable and convenient spot, and enough functions are combined in multi-function controls to win the F2 excellent marks for overall ease-of-use. SR44 batteries are even better. The FM-series cameras’ finders were notoriously brighter than the F3’s finder in the 1980s, and the F2’s finder is possibly even a little brighter than them. In addition to the cable release adapter, the F2 requires an adapter to use an on-camera flash, as it has no built-in accessory shoe. These cameras won’t require the Nikon Shuffle. You can fine-tune by watching your meter and stop anywhere between two detents to get a fraction of a stop in speed difference. DP-1 photomic viewfinder CdS meter; shutter speed, aperture, and meter needle displayed in the viewfinder The DP-1 finder is just about perfect in every other way I can think of, though. F2 Photomic DP-1, DP-11 F2A Meters $125. When mounting the finder, you’ll need to rotate the shutter speed dial until it catches and you feel it snapping between the detents for the marked shutter speeds. Ambient light from above the finder illuminates the displays, so low-light conditions and/or a wide-brimmed hat can make them unreadable. On the front right of the finder housing is a small, silver battery-check button, and on the left rear corner is a small terminal that makes contact with the AS-1 hot shoe adapter (see below) to illuminate a “flash-ready” light in the viewfinder. Only the original F Photomic heads had mercury batteries in the finder. The prism looks clean, but is missing the release lever (see photo), and the maximum aperture engagement lever does not function. If being used to meter the exposure through any of the prism finders, it takes two LR44 (A76) batteries. AI-S, AFand AF-S lenses made from 1983 through today also work flawlessly so long as they have an aperture ring. The rest of the bottom plate is nearly as busy as the top plate, containing the battery chamber and cover, a threaded tripod socket, the take-up spool release button, and shutter and drive couplings for the optional motor drive unit. C $98.39. The reduced weight also seems to reduce the mirror noise by a bit; the F2 is by no means a discrete camera, but it is on the more favorable end of the loudness continuum. Lens come with the original hood and bubble case. Maybe the Minolta XE-7. After 12 production years of the Nikon F it was time for a new Nikon pro camera. A center patch 12 millimeters in diameter accounts for 50 percent of the exposure reading, while the other half is averaged from the rest of the frame, slightly favoring the area nearest the middle and radiating out toward the edges of the frame with decreasing import. The shutter release button sits inside the aforementioned collar, which also has a Lock position (“L”). It is a completely new camera with practically the exact same functions and solutions. or Best Offer. The AS-1 has a locking ring that rotates to secure the unit once fitted over the boss, and while installation and removal are relatively easy, the coupler must be removed each time in order to rewind the film or remove the cassette. The F2 takes modern batteries in the base plate, which power the finders via electrical contacts. Mirror lock-up allows use of old fisheyeand ultrawide lenses that recessed into the body. It also has a two-stop shaft, which allows the knob to be lifted to the first stop without disengaging it from the film cassette. For those longing for the early 1960s and the days of light meters without a display in the viewfinder, the DP-1 also has a tiny exposure needle on the top of the housing that’s visible with the camera held at waist level, which can be a handy way to get your exposure close, surreptitiously, before lifting the camera to your eye. 11 watching [N Mint in Box] Nikon F2 Eyelevel DE-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera JAPAN. Note: Off-topic discussion for Nikon Meter and non-Metered Prisms are also available at: the Index Page (10 Parts). This is Nikon Imaging Website. The Nikon F was succeeded in 1971 by the Nikon F2. The batteries are needed only for the light meter, and seem to last almost indefinitely (mine were supplied to me by KEH along with the body and have yet to die, three years and dozens of rolls later). circa 1980. The film speed setting (lift and turn the ring on the shutter speed selector) is unique to the TTL prism — with non-metered finders attached there is no film speed setting or reminder built into the body. The viewfinder is big and bright. Preceded by the 12-year run of the legendary Nikon F, the F2 was introduced in 1971 to great fanfare. The F2 has a rounded shape compared with angular Nikon F, so it feels slightly more comfortable in one's hands. This is Nikon Imaging Website. My only complaint with it would be the tiny knob on the crank, which spins freely and easily for rapid operation, but is smaller than its successors and finished in smooth chrome; knurled would be better as I occasionally lose my grip when I’m really trying to change film fast. The only gripe about this old method of aperture coupling I can think of is that the fork interacting with the finder pin can cause the tiniest bit of binding here and there, which means the same lens doesn’t shift between apertures quite as easily as when it’s in use on an F3 or FM2n. The horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter is made of titanium foil. Notice it has numbers around it, and an indexing mark on the round central hub of the lever? Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Měření funguje, časy přesné. The Nikon F2 professional camera was introduced in 1971 by Japan's premier camera and lens maker, Nippon Kogaku KK, as the successor to the famous Nikon F, which by then was growing long in the tooth. The super-secure latch system by itself is a huge confidence builder and, probably, evidence that the F2 goes beyond being superbly crafted and a touch into over-engineered territory. The Nikon F2 is the camera to beat all cameras in many photographers’ eyes. Not too easy to operate, not too hard, and lockable for when it’s bouncing around in your bag. Nikon F2 Photomic w/55mm Micro Nikkor lens. Shown with a matching SC 50mm/1.4 lens. In September 1971 two models were introduced: the F2 with the non metered head DE-1 (called F2 Eyelevel), and the F2 with the metered head DP-1 (called F2 Photomic). Huh? The way it pops part way up is extremely useful for fast rewinding. This is Nikon Imaging Website. It was manufactured by the Japanese optics company Nippon Kogaku K. K. (Nikon Corporation since 1988) in Japan from September 1971 to June 1980. I don’t think he’s joking. 1979. C $116.47. Okay, to be fair, the Nikon F3/T might be the most well-loved of all hard-working 35mm SLRs by a slim margin, but the F2 was the gold standard workhorse for a decade or more. galvogalvo 9 years ago. Given that the later finder versions, after Nikon upgraded the meter’s photo cells to silicon, are regarded as even more accurate, I bet they’re stunning. If you’ve already operated the lever to advance the film and cock the shutter, it will stop at this “resting” position when it return, and will lock to avoid a double advance solidly enough that, like the FM2n and many other Nikons, you can hook your thumb behind it for extra security when carrying the camera in one hand. 1/2000 seconds is fast enough that it’s nearly impossible to detect whether the shutter actually opened with the naked eye. The Nikon F2AS is the last of the F2 line which spanned the decade from 1971 to 1981, and was the last fully mechanical camera made by Nikon. Nikon F2 A Photomic Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera SN786xxx from Japan - ASIS [JC] Pre-Owned. An evolution of the original F, the F2’s continued to set the standard for professional 35mm SLR cameras. And it just sounds so darned snappy. You can select from an astounding array of film speeds — from ASA 6 through 6400. Examining the shutter ring, you’ll notice that 1 second up through 1/60 seconds are marked in white enamel; 1/90 is represented by a red line; and all the faster speeds are marked in green enamel. The rest just haven’t handled one yet. F2A PHOTOMIC digital camera pdf manual download. However, it was the F2's interchangeable viewfinders (also known as "heads") that marked it as a truly professional-level SLR and was its greatest strength. It’s not an insurmountable problem; like everything when you switch between cameras, it just takes a little getting used to. Nikon F2 Camera w/ DP-1 Photomic Finder, Nikkor Q 135mm f/3.5 Lens & Manual. Imagine the solidity of a Barnack Leica combined with the weight of a Mamiya RB67 and the chunkiness of a Pentax K1000. The first Nikon F2 came with the DE-1 prism, and the camera was simply called the Nikon F2. The Nikon F camera, introduced in April 1959, was Nikon's first SLR camera. 1971 2. In keeping with the ruggedness of the F2’s design ethos, the door is locked shut by a heavy-duty latch on the bottom plate: lift a handle and rotate the latch to unlock the door. If you use this version, there's no need to put batteries in the camera, even though it will take them. View and Download Nikon F2A PHOTOMIC instruction manual online. Take a look at the self-timer lever (front of the body to the right of the lens, as seen from the photographer’s point of view). Those are times — 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 seconds, in fact. The button in the center activates depth-of-field preview. Let's look at the camera body first. While the aperture-coupled “Photomic” TTL metered prism was introduced as an option for the F, it was a standard feature on the most common F2 varieties. The frame counter resets automatically. Although many of the concepts had already been introduced elsewhere, it was revolutionary in that it was the first to combine them all in one camera. Nikon Action Touch (L35AW) Waterproof/All Weather Camera, 35mm F2.8 Working. It’s just a little harder to get a grip on with one finger when I’m holding the camera to my eye (ad the camera is too big to get my thumb up their while still supporting the body). Based on the serial number it dates to 1975. It was one of the most advanced cameras of its day. This material may not be copied, published, broadcast, rewritten, redistributed or manipulated without permission for any purpose. F2S, F2SB, F2AS overhauls $150. Easy to use, made of a thick and durable plastic, with great optics and coverage. The extra-lightweight titanium shutter curtain allowed the F2 to shoot at 1/2000 seconds. The DE-1 is just that: a prism with no meter. For the meter to indicate exposure correctly, when you mount a lens you’ll need to immediately cycle the aperture ring from the minimum aperture to the maximum aperture and back again. The lens is a Nikkor 24mm Ai mfg. This pool is for shots taken with all Nikon F2 bodies: Nikon F2 (1971), Nikon F2 Photomic (1971), Nikon Photomic S (1973), Nikon Photomic SB (1976), Nikon Photomic A (1977), Nikon Photomic AS (1977), Nikon F2 Titan Series E lenses from decades ago work flawlessly because they also are AI-S, but modern E(Electronic diaphragm) lenses will always shoot wide-open. The first thing you’re likely to notice about the Nikon F2 is its weight. 1. More than 800,000 of these superb cameras were made, and while they are relatively common on the used market today as a result, they still fetch a better price than many of their original competitors. I plan to hang on to mine so it can be buried with me (well, not really, but I’ll probably have it long enough to will it to someone). If it seems like I’m using a lot of glowing superlatives in this brief intro, that’s probably because I am. That’s probably the second thing you’ll notice. Some F2s with newer finders (made in 1977 and later) won’t index properly to Pre-AI lenses, but will index with AF lenses automatically. It’s superbly bright and the standard focusing screen, which features a center horizontal split-image focusing aid surrounded by a microprism ring, is excellent. There were 14 varieties available from Nikon. Dropped cassettes during one-handed film-changing are a thing of the past, though. And I’ve used few other cameras that even come close in terms of the sheer totality of its usability, versatility and downright magnificence. The DP-1 couples the shutter speed by replicating the speed selector knob on the side of the finder housing, and mechanically connecting the new knob by way of a small pin in the top face of the selector on the camera. The shutter release button, too, is a finely machined piece of metal. The button is taller than the collar by a very comfortable amount, and the collar is wide, and hollow along its inner diameter, making operation easy in spite of the somewhat long travel required of the button. All of the F-series professional Nikons feature interchangeable viewfinders except for the latest, the F6. Press the release button … C $258.04 Buy It Now +C $50.25 shipping It operates without batteries, as the camera is fully mechanical. I’m deadly serious when I say it’s the ne plus ultra of 35mm SLR cameras in oh-so-many ways. The flash sync speed is 1/90 second, respectable for 1971 but not particularly impressive. Because below 1/90 seconds, the speeds are continuously variable. Nikon F2 Photomic. AI (Automatic maximum aperture Indexing) version of the F2 Photomic (1971) The rest just haven’t handled one yet. And the sound — if ever there were a cataloged, International Organization for Standardization, reference sound for what a camera shutter should sound like, this is the one upon which the standard should be based. But they aren’t auto-indexing. Some later versions of the metered finder also incorporated an eyepiece shutter — to block stray light from entering the camera through the eyepiece on long exposures and the like — operated by means of a sliding button above the eyepiece. It does have, however, power connections and a wedge-shaped boss surrounding the rewind knob that accept the AS-1 Flash Coupler, an inexpensive adapter that simply adds a fully-functional hot shoe. My main gripe with the DP-1 finder attached would be that the shutter speed dial is more difficult to operate. Lift and turn the ring until the desired compensation mark, along the top edge of the outer ring is aligned with the film speed. Every head can be used with any F2 body, the body remains the same over the whole production time. The Photomic concept with the external link to the lens aperture ring is carried on unchanged. The F2AS is a F2 body with the Photomic AS metered prism and was launched in 1977. You can select from one half stop underexposed through 2 stops over, in half-stop increments. Nikon F2 Photomic & F3 SLR Nikkor Camera Lot w/alot of Extras,Doskocil Case*MD-4. Comfortable under the finger for frame after frame, and requiring just the right amount of pressure to operate, it’s a joy to use. Serviced! The lever, which rotates to the right, is the mirror lockup. View and Download Nikon F Photomic-T instructions manual online. So is 1/1724 second, if you want to take the time to dial that in (I’ll be over here at 1/2000 waiting for you to quit messing around). It is essentially a NON-AI Nikon F2AS Photomic because other than the AI-feature, the DP-3 is exactly the same unit as the AI-counterpart and has similar operational features and technical specifications as the DP-12. Click here to go to main Camera Manual site RIGHT CLICK ON LINK BELOW, CHOOSE "SAVE TARGET AS"SAVE TO FOLDER OF YOUR CHOICE Incidentally, Nikon made the mirror frame out of titanium, too, which reduces the weight by enough to reduce shutter delay by a noticeable number of milliseconds; in comparison to other period SLRs, when you depress the shutter release of the F2, the shutter fires RIGHT NOW. Nikon F2 Photomic A First introduced in 1977, this body was made between Dec. 1978 and Mar. But since the shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder, I really like to be able to adjust it without dropping the camera from the ready position. This is a used, classic Nikon F2 Photomic camera body and prism. Didn’t I mention that? Pre-Owned. Want the shutter at 1/750 seconds? While modern professional DSLRs brag that their shutters can withstand 200,000 or even 250,000 actuations, it’s entirely possible that no one knows the serviceable average maximum actuations on an F2 because they just keep going and going. That’s right, it’s freakin’ titanium. Further evidence of superb design and execution. The added height allows space for fingers to grip the knurled sides for rewinding, and provides clearance for the crank as it passes the large viewfinder housing. Produced from 1971-77, Nikon F2 Photomic camera features improved meter … Nikon listened to the professional photogs and eliminated a lot of the F’s weak points. The Photomic FTN meter only works with Nikon mount lenses that include the meter prong, This is one reason why the Nikon F2 Photomic AS is a better option for actual use; with the F2 Photomic AS you can use all of your AF Nikkor lenses (without the prong) as well as Ai lenses. Payment must accompany the Photomic Head (don't send the body if the problem is only with the meter) Add $20 Priority Mail shipping back to you, within the US Click here to go to main Camera Manual site RIGHT CLICK ON LINK BELOW, CHOOSE … The Nikon F2 is a professional, mechanical system SLR introduced in 1971 by Nikon using F mount.It is the direct successor of successful Nikon F.Instead of an upgrade of Nikon F it is a completely new body only sharing with its predecessor the lenses, some accessories and the overall design philosophy. My grandfather's F2AS, which I inherited, it's a wonderful piece of engineering and a joy to use. Nikon F2 PhotomicSをハイスピードカメラで撮影したスローモーション映像です。 ... 最新のNikon D3と比較してみて下さい。 The shutter speed is variable between 1/90thsecond through t… The only others I can think of that even come close are the Canon F1 and Miranda Sensorex. Focusing: Screen Type K: Fresnel matte lens, w/ Split-image rangefinder with Microprism collar, w/ a 1… A relatively simple swing needle with a clear center notch and clear + and – markings is visible near the lower-right corner of the viewfinder. Nikon F Photomic instruction manual. Note that F2 heads were often sold separately from the body, mostly in black finish with about 10% in chrome, and it is therefore not unusual to see body/head combi… Categories: Article, Film Camera. Post Reply Preview. The advance lever is also the power switch for the light meter — it must be pulled out from its “home” position about 15 degrees. All rights reserved. Then you’ll start to notice the controls. Key Features. The advance lever — one of those multi-function controls, as it serves three purposes — is comfortable and placed just right. That’s totally a thing on the F2. Photographs, blog and reviews by a film photographer. The specific model being reviewed here is the Nikon F2 Photomic as is has the metered DP-1 prism finder. Begin advancing the film, and once you’re satisfied it’s secure on the spool, push the back shut. The F2 was, more than anything else, the amalgamation of all the lessons Nikon learned and the advancements they made during the foregoing decade-plus of incremental upgrades released for the F. The F2 was discontinued by Nikon with the introduction of the F3 in 1980, but parts remained available and Nikon Professional Services continued to service F2s until 2000. $50.00 shipping. Aside from a few very tiny things, it’s nearly perfect in its own right. Some people seem to resent having to index the lens to get the aperture coupling right every time they change lenses, and obviously Nikon wanted to move away from it (as evidenced by the fact that they did just that a few years after the F2’s initial release), but I don’t really mind it all. Modified version of the F2 Photomic S (1973) with SPD (Silicon Photo Diode) meter and eyepiece shutter The Nikon F2 is a 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera. And the DP-1 viewfinder is complex enough to have its own manual apart from the regular F2 manual. 487 . But really? It’s tight and quick, like the tick of a finely-crafted watch movement played through a small megaphone. The F2 does have a film reminder window on the back cover, however, into which you can easily slip the end flap from a film box. As such, you can actually achieve even more compensation by moving beyond the provided marks (provided that’s possible from whatever starting ASA you’ve selected). This is a tiny thing, especially when you don’t change your aperture all that often. The button itself is smooth on top, and a cable release requires the use of an adapter that covers the button and screws onto threads hidden down inside the collar. With finder DP-1; uses semi-auto indexing so that the twist-twistmust be done when mounting a lens. Objektivy nabízím v mých dalších aukcích. Pull the leader across the film transport path and slot it into the take-up spool. The F2’s earlier TTL finders use a pin to couple the aperture to the lens. It’s probably my second-favorite light meter display (losing out to the LEDs in the FM2n and/or the later-model finders for the F2 that I don’t happen to own). Nikon F2 Photomic (DP-1 Meter Head, 1971-1976) The more expensive F2 Photomic used the DP-1 Photomic head. On the shoulders are sturdy strap lugs. If this sounds like adjusting the film speed to act as exposure compensation, that’s because it is — Nikon just codified it for us. New listing Nikon F2 SLR camera body DP-1 Photomic finder Pro film with manual - EXC WORKING. Did I say new? Viz foto. Key Features. After 12 production years of the Nikon F it was time for a new Nikon pro camera. By providing updated heads every few years, Nippon Kogaku was able to introduce new versions of the F2 and keep the basic body in the latest technology until production ended in 1980. These speeds are continuously variable, too, and allow time exposures up to 10 seconds long. It is the most camera-shutter-like sound of any camera shutter sound ever. Next to the lens mount, under your right middle or ring finger as you hold the camera, is a button with a lever wrapped around it. Taking pictures with an F2 is, in a word, brilliant. The camera body is extremely clean, although the mirror bumper shows plenty of wear, and will ultimately need to be replaced. Next to the shutter release and film speed selector on the right shoulder of the top plate is, predictably, the film advance lever and frame counter. Nikon F2 Photomic SLR Film Camera Body Chrome #795. The shutter is a thing of beauty, either at rest or in operation. The prong on the lens communicates the aperture setting to the finder. It sounds like the embodiment of narrow tolerances and exacting craftsmanship. F2SB was also regarded by many Nikon fans and collectors alike as being one of the most collectible among all Pre-AI Nikon bodies. The F2 has a titanium-foil horizontal shutter. Nikon F2 Photomic The Nikon F2 is a professional level, interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. That Ken Rockwell quote up top about using it as a hammer? And, with proper attention, it’s an unstoppable cold-weather machine, too. This is due in no small part to the finder’s shutter speed selector knob being smaller in diameter, shorter in height, and less-aggressively knurled than the standard knob. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! New features of notice are a very early use of the 3 volt silver oxide battery for the meter circuits in the finder, and a wind-on lever operated battery power switch, - a red dot is visible when on; and the shutter is extended to 1/2000 second. It’s not as beautiful as a Ferrari, or as luxurious as a Bentley, but its performance is wrapped in a unique and utilitarian beauty that will be remembered for centuries. The rewind knob itself features a flip-out crank as well as being knurled around its circumference. Well the F2 was more like an evolution of the F – but a good one. Preparation to use the Finder: Attaching the Finder. The Nikon F2AS consists of the basic Nikon F2 body with the last model Photomic AS metered prism. For TTL prism finders, there is also a lever on the right-hand side of the finder housing that you must depress (down, toward the ground) to release the prism. The shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed on opposite sides of the meter indicator. The lenses have a small “fork” protruding from one side that engages the pin and, as the aperture ring rotates, mechanically transmits the aperture location to the light meter. In addition to the viewfinder, the focusing screen is interchangeable. Pulled out to turn the meter on, it becomes a comfortable and secure thumb rest; it advances through 135 degrees of rotation quickly and smoothly, but with just enough resistance and vibratory feedback that you know it’s working; and it cocks the shutter quickly for rapid-fire operation. The maximum shutter speed increased from the Nikon F's 1/1000 sec to 1/2000 sec. It might be easier to just imagine a Sherman tank the size of a brick. Pulling up to the second stop allows disengages the shaft from the cassette, but remember you’ll need to operate the latch on the bottom plate in order to open the film door. To remove the finder, you’ll need to depress the button on the back of the left-hand end of the top cover. Plus parts, in the unlikely event they really are needed. SOME FEATURES 1. Spoiler alert: this camera will receive all five possible stars, and quite possibly deserves a sixth. What that means is that, while Nikon conveniently provided detents at each faster shutter speed for those of us clicking through by feel and counting stops rather than paying close attention to the shutter speed, they aren’t by any means required.