Nikon F2, "The New King", Episode II of Nikon F Series
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- Опубліковано 13 лют 2024
- Episode II, Nikon F2, the successor to Nikon F, “The Legend”.
In Episode I, we followed the grand legend of Nikon F, The Conqueror from 1959, the destroyer of previously untouchable empires, The One, who bought peace between the Humans and Machines, the One who was feared by others, but brought unlikely balance.
The innovator that combined multiple technologies to define a new direction with features that can still be seen 64 years later.
Nikon F was borne fully grown and mature with the modular capability and flexibility to last 12 years, an eternity in the camera industry. But gradually, other Japanese cameras were catching up. They learned from Nikon to forget about copying decades old German cameras. Now they just had to improve on Nikon.
That brings us to 1971. This is the year Canon brought out its own F1 professional camera. The same year, Nikon’s next generation Professional camera was launched. The Nikon F2, the son and successor to Nikon F. How much did F2 inherit from the Original F? Did it improve on those strange features that I explained in Episode I ? Was it the second best?
Or the proud new King?
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This is the history and context of the introduction of Nikon F2 followed by the definitive detailed hands-on demonstration and review.
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Very cool video! Love it
Thanks so much! Please also watch the rest of the professional Nikon F series and subscribe.
I just got a F2 1977 with perfect DP-12 finder. It's a beautiful thing.
I'm happy to hear about it and hope you found my review useful. Enjoy and pass on to the next generation.
I will have an F2 soon. This video gave me great views of the functions and landmarks that I've got to learn. Thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! Just got mine.
My older brother used to have the Nikon F2 when we were growing up, and we lost it. That is why I have to have it when a friend offered to sell his.
There is nothing like a vintage camera to bring back the good memories. The same thing happened to me and the original Nikon F. Getting a new one a few years ago was like re-living my university days. I am sure this time, losing it is not an option.
Thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful F2 review and video ! I am a proud owner of a F2 (1980 model) Chrome with DP 11 finder ! Some amazing insights into rarely discussed features (like the screen compensations !) . I am a BIG Nikon and classic camera fan. Will certainly be looking at your other vids. Keep them coming !!!
Glad you enjoyed it! I recommend that you watch the Nikon series in order from F to F5. Then go back and see the Canon series for a counter-point.
nice instructional video, I started with the F-3T in the Nikon cameras
Thanks for the positive comment. I hope you have kept your F-2T. You should also see the episode on the F3.
I am definitely scouting the internet sites to find a good one in black. Thank you for such a detailed review. I learned a lot.
Good luck. Right now KEH have a Nikon F2 in black for $194 in the BN category. The code for it is 246455. For F2 in mint condition it should be about double that price. Probably from the Japanese camera shops selling on Ebay with guaranteed return policy.
Is it, when battery dies, shutter doesn't work?
F2 is a fully mechanical camera. That is why it is highly regarded today.
The battery is only for the light meter. The shutter and everything else will work without a battery.
Battery controlled shutter was introduced with the next model, F3.
Excellent review. I have a Nikon F2AS with a 55mm f1.2 lens. This combination is MASSIVELY heavy though. It's truly wonderful to use, but carrying it around all day is no fun at all. Before buying one, I'd question whether or not all the (let's face it) 'ancient pro-features' are really necessary. Perhaps the FM/FM2n or the FE/FE2 would be a more practical choice.
I would seriously consider Nikon FM2n. The same argument was implied in my video on FM2n here: ua-cam.com/video/OYqwdZe9dqM/v-deo.html
You can also consider Olympus OM-1 which I reviewed here: ua-cam.com/video/FWCtrj4cN60/v-deo.html
Having said that, I personally like slightly heavier cameras. They give me a sense of precision and the weight is a form of analog sensor stabilization.
@@TechHeritage I do own two Olympus Om2n's (which include the same features when set to 'manual'). To be honest, I hadn't considered weight as image stabilization - I thought that's what tripods were for. (sorry to be argumentative - I'm drunk).