Description
The Nikon F2SB is one of Nikon’s best cameras, with fully mechanical speeds to 1/2000s and a DP-3 metering prism compatible with any Nikon lens with an indexing tab (those little rabbit ears). The F2 is Nikon’s last all-mechanical professional SLR, and possibly their best camera ever (this is an opinion only, not a guarantee). Cosmetic condition is good, with light brassing and paint wear.
Body and prismare just back from a complete overhaul by F2 specialistSover Wong, for years of trouble-free service.Service notes are below.
Camera notes:
- Removed dust and debris inside the camera
- Removed all old internal and external foams, cleaned surfaces and then applied new foams
- Modified the battery chamber, see Photo 6
- Replaced the tripod plate, see Photo 7
- Lubricated the base, winding, shutter and mirror mechanisms
- Cleaned the internal flash switch contacts
- Cleaned the mirror
- Calibrated all shutter speeds to within 1/4rd stop accuracy, see screen capture
- Checked flash sync is OK at 1/80s
- Checked B, T, 10s, rewind, frame counter, MLU and DOF are OK
Prism notes:
- Removed dust inside the finder
- Replaced the worn ring resistor with my super one, see Photo 5
- Cleaned and refoamed the prism, see Photo 6
- Refoamed the eye piece frame and cleaned the lens, see Photos 1 & 7 for before and after
- Replaced the broken lever, see Photo 8
- Calibrated the meter, and checked it’s accurate to within 1/5th stop from LV5 (1s f8 200ASA) to LV15 (1/1000s f8 200ASA)
- Replaced the rotten meter cover, see Photo 9.
- Refoamed the base
- Replaced top LED
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