Nikon's twin-lens compact — the TW2, dual-focal-length lens, autofocus, program AE, 1987.
The Nikon TW2 is a fixed-lens 35mm autofocus compact from 1987, part of Nikon's TW twin-lens series that offered two switchable focal lengths in one body. It continued the dual-focal-length idea from the L35TWIN AF within Nikon's growing range of automatic pocket cameras. It belongs to the late-1980s generation of Nikon point-and-shoots.
This is a 35mm fixed-lens autofocus compact with a two-position lens giving a wide and a longer focal length selected by the user. It uses active autofocus, programmed automatic exposure with a built-in meter, and has a built-in flash. Film advance and rewind are motorised. The camera is battery-dependent and will not fire without power; exact focal lengths and battery type should be confirmed against the individual body.
The TW2 suits travel and general snapshots where a choice of two views is useful without stepping up to a zoom compact. Its automatic focus and exposure keep operation simple, and the second focal length adds framing flexibility for group or more distant subjects. It is a straightforward point-and-shoot with little manual control.
On the used market check the light seals around the film door for perished foam, and test the lens-switching mechanism operates cleanly in both positions. Inspect the optics for haze or fungus, test autofocus and the meter, confirm the flash fires, and run the motor drive for advance and rewind. Inspect the battery compartment and door for corrosion, and confirm the camera powers up on fresh batteries since it is fully electronic.