Nikon F2AS PHOTOMIC User Manual

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FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS
Type of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR)
Picture format: 24mm x 36mm (35mm~film format)
Lens mount: Nikon F mount (bayonet type)
Lenses available: Nikkor 50mm f/1.4, f/2 or 55mm f/1.2 as stan-
dard; more than 50 Nikkor lenses in all
Shutter: Horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter; speeds of from 1 to
1/2000 second and “B”; speeds of from 2 to 10 seconds available
via built-in self-timer; intermediate settings possible between 1/80
and 1/2000 second; shutter release via shutter button or self-timer
Flash synchronization: Automatic selection as shutter speed is set;
hot-shoe contact with built-in safety switch provided; one threaded
PC terminal provided for off-camera flash operation
Synchronization range: 1 /2000~1 /125 sec., 1 /30~1 sec. and “B”
for FP bulbs; 1/30 ~1 sec. and “B” for M and MF bulbs; 1/80~ 1
sec. and “B” for electronic flash
Accessory shoe: Special Nikon-type built into body; fitted with
hot-shoe contact and electric safety switch which turns on contact
as flash unit is mounted
Viewfinder: Interchangeable eyelevel pentaprism type with built-
in through-the-lens (TTL) exposure meter (model DP-12); selected
aperture and shutter speed indicated below viewfield; eyepiece shut-
ter provided
Focusing screen: Matte Fresnel field with central splitimage
rangefinder surrounded by microprism ring; 12mm diameter refer-
ence circle defines area of meter center-weighting; Nikon Type K
screen
Reflex mirror: Instant-return type; lockup leverprovided.
Exposure metering: Through-the-lens, center-weighted, fu 11-apertu
re measurement emp loyi ng two si I icon photodiodes (SPD) for fast
response; exposure correctly set by adjusting for illumination of single
central lightemitting diode (LED) indicator; meter cross-coupled with
both diaphragm and shutter speed controls and automatically indexed
as lens is mounted; powered by two 1.5V silver-oxide batteries
Metering range: EV—2 ~ EV 17 (i.e., f/1.4 at 8 sec. ~ f/8 at 1/2000
sec.) with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA 100
Film speed scale: Setting provided for ASA12 ~ 6400
Lens diaphragm coupling: Built-in meter coupling lever for Nikkor
lenses capable of automatic maximum aperture indexing; meter/dia-
phragm coupling of from f/1.2 to f/32 provided
Film winding: Via single-stroke lever with 120° winding angle and
20° stand-off angle; lever also serves as meter ON/OFF switch
Framc counter: Shows number of frames exposed (additive type);
automatically resets to “S” (two frames before “0”) when camera
back is opened
Film rewinding: Manual via film rewind crank; coupling provided
on baseplate for rewind via motor drive
Depth-of-field preview: Via button provided on front of camera
Body finish: Satin-chrome and semi-gloss black
Weight: 840g (body only)
Dimensions: 152.5mm x 102mm x 64.5mm
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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