Nikon's professional mechanical film SLR — F2 with Photomic A metering prism.
The Nikon F2 Photomic A is a 35mm SLR film camera with the Photomic A metering prism finder. The F2 was Nikon's professional flagship SLR from approximately 1971 to 1980. Photomic A prism = AI (Aperture Indexing) coupled exposure meter. Nikon F mount.
35mm film SLR. Titanium shutter (mechanical, operates without battery). Photomic A metering prism (AI-coupled, centre-weighted TTL). Accepts all Nikon AI and pre-AI lenses. At approximately 760g with prism. Nikon F mount.
The Photomic A prism enables Aperture Indexing (AI) — the lens aperture ring position is read directly by the metering coupling tab, enabling accurate exposure metering. The F2's titanium shutter runs without battery — only the Photomic A metering requires power. Compatible with all Nikon F-mount AI and Ai-S lenses at full metering capability.
On the used market the Nikon F2 Photomic A is a classic professional Nikon film SLR. Condition checks: Photomic A prism metering accuracy, titanium shutter at all speeds including 1/2000s, mirror operation, body condition. Nikon F mount — compatible with AI and Ai-S lenses.