Nikon F2 AS with DS-12 pack. A Timeless Piece.

Assembling the awesome Nikon F2 AS with the auto-aperture device Nikon DS-12 and the rest of the components.
List of items in the video:
Nikon F2 AS
Nikon DP-12 Viewfinder
Nikon DS-12 Auto Aperture
Nikon DB-1 Battery Holder
Nikon DM-1 Cord
Nikon DH-1 Quick Battery Charger
DN-1 nCid Battery
Launched in 1959, the NIKON F instantly won the confidence of professional photographers and recorded sales of over 800,000 units in Japan and overseas. A decade later in 1971, its successor, the NIKON F2 was released.
The new Nikon F2 was improved and launched as a more reliable monocular SLR camera that is still highly regarded today.
On of the main features of the Nikon F2 is that the shutter work even with dead batteries. Unlike today's F3/F4/F5/F6, the F and F2 will still be working a hundred years from now -long after the parts become unavailable.
The Nikon F2 has gained the trust of many photographers for reportage and sports photography, where failures are not tolerated, due to its robustness, which can withstand light rain and vibrations, and a certain amount of abuse. In addition, the Nikon F2 comes with a Photomic viewfinder with built-in exposure meter (Nikon F2 Photomic) and other features include a maximum shutter speed of 1/1000 at 1/2000 sec.
The Nikon F2 has a timeless design that uses straight lines and omits unnecessary embellishments. For its successor, the Nikon F3, the designer became Mr. Giorgetto Giugiaro, and the design was based on roundness and aerodynamics.
The Nikon F2 features a wide range of accessories, such as the DS-12, which, using light readings from the Photomic viewfinder, continuously adjusts the lens aperture to maintain the correct exposure. Its automatic exposure control works at all shutter speeds and attaches to virtually all Nikkor lenses that offer the Al function.
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[@dishboy14]

That’s some truly wild technology when you think the entire process is 100% analog 😮

[@nikon-filmvintagecameras2630]

Absolutely. A masterpiece.

[@airfixer9461]

Great demo, wonderful to see how well engineered the system was all those years ago...amazing!

[@Falcrist]

There's definitely something to be said for just having everything mechanically coupled and most of all SIMPLE. Modern versions of this system like the F5 are better in almost every respect except for three things. 1) They can't be as robust as purely mechanical systems because electronics tend to have a shelf-life. 2) They're never going to be as tactile and satisfying because the buttons and controls are all electronic rather than being mechanically coupled. 3) If the battery fails, they still function just fine. Bonus) They don't have as much style as the old systems. I'd still pick the F5 (or just stick with my Sony A7iii), but I'm playing around with an F2 I just inherited, and it's VERY satisfying.

[@sputumtube]

I'm so glad I bought mine before they become lost to history. Got mine along with a 55mm F1.2 lens. Had it professionally CLA'd and is now ready to go. Last of the hand built Nikons. Expensive, but the best money I ever spent.

[@nikon-filmvintagecameras2630]

Certainly an excellent machine.

[@davidmascorro5636]

I had both of my F2as black bodies basically rebuilt by Sover Wong. best money I've ever spent.

[@nikon-filmvintagecameras2630]

Is Mr. Wong paying you for advertising here? 😀

[@Rafa.R.R.G.G.]

Lo mejor……..las pilas del Mercadona jeje. Buen vídeo.

[@nikon-filmvintagecameras2630]

Me alegra saber que presta atención a los detalles del vídeo. Muchas gracias! 😉

[@Rafa.R.R.G.G.]

@@nikon-filmvintagecameras2630 y a mi encontrarme con un aficionado español de Nikon como usted. Un saludo muy grande.

[@cszmax]

So now I know what that notch sticking out the side of my F2AS head is all about. It’s for that far out auto aperture motor. How in the hell does it override the clicking f stops in the aperture ring of the ai Lens????

[@nikon-filmvintagecameras2630]

I'm not sure to be honest. I don't know if the clicks stop sounding, or just the motor sound overlaps the sound of the lens aperture. Have a good day sir!

[@vrskadanko]

❤❤❤👌✌👍 THE BEST

[@nikon-filmvintagecameras2630]

Thank you very much for your kind opinion.

[@quite1enough]

This looks borderline sci-fi... I remember I've tried to find decent F2AS copy, but ended up buying F4s (sadly). What's DS-12 release date by the way? Couldn't find any info online...

[@nikon-filmvintagecameras2630]

Hi, sorry for the delay. The DS-12 only fits in the F2AS so I guess it is from 1977, as that was the year the Nikon F2AS was released.

[@truxton1000]

Wow…

[@shademanirvanipour6870]

i got a NIKON F2 Black body and the 2 Parts Motor drives and DS-12 pack and i need to get a exposure meter head for it and also get the camera REPAID and i only paid £10.00 for all of them from a second hand camera shop in London in 2023 and the video recording looks good AND WHEN I GET MY CAMERA FIXED I AM SURE IT WILL WORTH SOME MONEY FROM WHAT I PAID £10.00 to as much £500.00 or so

[@nikon-filmvintagecameras2630]

Next you should play the lottery...😀

[@ghigsmartinez]

😍😍😍