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At the completion of multiple exposure operation, stroke the film-advance lever once more to release the rewind button, cover the lens and make one blank exposure, and then resume normal operation. Note that during multiple exposure operation, the camera's shutter speed can be changed to any setting for the desired shooting effect. Also, throughout the multiple exposure operation, the camera's frame counter will remain at the same setting as long as the rewind button is held depressed while stroking the film advance lever. |
Film Rewind Crank
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With the camera back closed, the film rewind knob may be pulled up halfway (about 6mm) for easier film rewinding and for accommodating a host of accessories including the ready-light adapter for use with the Nikon Speedlight Unit. When the camera back is opened, the knob can be pulled up all the way for loading or unloading of film cassette |
Shutter Speed Dial
Shutter speeds: 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1 /60, 1/125, 1/250, 1 /500, 1/1000,
1/2000 second plus B. The Nikon F2 features a maximum shutter speed of 1/2000 second,
made possible by faster shutter curtain travel time.
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The shutter speeds are marked clearly on the dial in white (B to 60) and green (125 to 2000) with fluorescent paint. A red line indicates the 1/80 second setting, up to which speed X synchronization takes place. The dial can be rotated 360° in either direction (when the Photomic finder is not attached). Between 1/80 to 1/2000 second, the F2 offers intermediate speed settings between the click stops - thanks to improved precision cams and other related parts for fine exposure adjustments without changing the lens diaphragm aperture. Located on top of the shutter dial is a pin for direct coupling with the Photomic finders. |
Shutter Release Button
With the shutter release button positioned nearer the front of the camera, the photographer may stroke the film advance lever and press the button in rapid succession.
T-L Fingerguard
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The fingerguard around the shutter release button serves as a safety lock against accidental shutter release and a control device for time exposures. Turning the fingerguard to "L" locks the shutter, while the "T" setting (with the speed dial adjusted to "B") prepares the camera for time exposures. |
When releasing the shutter except at "T" setting, the fingerguard is turned to the center position. For time exposure, set the shutter speed dial at "B," turn the T-L finger guard to "T" and release the shutter. The shutter remains open until the fingerguard is returned to its neutral position.
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To lock the shutter to prevent accidental release, lift up and turn the finger guard until the index dot aligns with the "L" (lock) marking. For time exposures preset via the camera's built-in self timer, lift up and turn the finger guard until the index dot aligns with the "T" (time) marking. |
The shutter-release button of the Nikon F2 camera is fitted with a fingerguard that also doubles as the shutter operation mode selector. Set to the middle position, the fingerguard provides for normal shutter release via the shutter button. To lock the shutter to prevent accidental release, lift up and turn the fingerguard until the index dot aligns with the "L" (lock) marking. For time exposures preset via the camera's built-in self timer, lift up and turn the fingerguard until the index dot aligns with the "T" (time) marking.
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generously provide me with some of his images of F2AS; MCLau®, who has so much time with me to
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