The definitive Nikon F2AS with AI metering, pinnacle of mechanical SLR engineering with 100% finder and titanium shutter.
The Nikon F2AS is the most advanced configuration of the legendary Nikon F2 professional SLR, featuring the DP-12 AI-coupled metering prism with a silicon photodiode for faster and more accurate metering response. The F2 is the most refined fully mechanical Nikon SLR, requiring no batteries for any shutter function.
The DP-12 prism provides centre-weighted TTL metering with AI lens coupling, and the fully mechanical titanium shutter operates from 10 seconds to 1/2000s without any electronic assistance. The F2AS represents the pinnacle of mechanical SLR engineering — every function works perfectly without batteries.
Build quality is Nikon's absolute finest — a professional-grade brass and chrome body designed for daily professional abuse in the most demanding conditions. The mechanical precision is legendary, and the camera's reliability under extreme conditions made it the choice of professional photojournalists worldwide.
The Nikon F2AS commands premium prices on the used market as the most refined mechanical Nikon SLR. The fully mechanical reliability, AI metering, and professional construction make it the definitive Nikon for photographers who value mechanical precision and battery independence.