Nikon F2AS PHOTOMIC User Manual

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Foreword...........................................................................5
Preparation for use...........................................................6
Installing the batteries ..........................................6
Checking the batteries ........................................6
Loading the film..................................................7
Prior to shooting..................................................8
Memo holder.......................................................9
Setting the film speed..........................................9
Operation of camera controls..................................... 10
Setting the shutter speed.................................. 10
Setting the aperture.......................................... 10
Film-advance lever.......................................... 11
Frame counter.................................................. 11
Self-timer......................................................... 12
Unloading film.............................................................. 13
Holding the camera.......................................................14
Shutter release operation..............................................15
Operation via cable release...............................15
Focusing.........................................................................16
Infrared photography........................................18
Film-planeindicator..........................................18
Depth of field.................................................................19
Depth-of-field preview lever............................19
Depth-of-field indicators..................................20
Exposure measurement................................................22
Determining degree of exposure......................22
Exposure control..............................................24
CONTENTS
Metering range ....................................................24
Extreme low-light metering.................................25
Time exposure......................................................25
Eyepiece shutter operation...................................26
High-contrast lighting..........................................26
Stop-down exposure measurement......................................28
Exposure compensation adjustment..............................30
Adjustment for focusing screens.........................30
Adjustment for film compensation......................32
Multiple exposures...........................................................33
Mirror lockup....................................................................33
Flash synchronization ......................................................34
Ready-light.......................................................................35
Finder illuminator..............................................................35
Tips on camera care...........................................................36
Changing the lens..............................................................38
Coupling lever lock/release operation.................39
Changing the view finder...................................................40
Changing the focusing screen.............................................41
Focusing screen selector guide............................42
Focusing screen selector chart.............................43
Accessories. .. . . . . . . . .. . . ..............................................44
Features/Specifications.. ...................................................46
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Nikon F2AS PHOTOMIC Specifications

Camera Specifications

type of camera	35mm single-lens reflex (SLR)
picture format	24mm x 36mm
lens mount	Nikon F mount (bayonet type)
shutter	Horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter; speeds of from 1 to 1/2000 second and “B”
flash synchronization	Automatic selection as shutter speed is set; hot-shoe contact with built-in safety switch

Exposure and Metering

exposure metering	Through-the-lens, center-weighted, full-aperture measurement
metering range	EV—2 ~ EV 17 with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA 100
film speed scale	ASA12 ~ 6400

Weight and Dimensions

weight	840g
dimensions	152.5mm x 102mm x 64.5mm