Nikon F2 AS (meter not working)

Got this camera mid-2026, along with the F3. This has been film tested by me over the past 2 months. This camera is fitted with a Photomic AS (DP-12) Viewfinder prism, whose fungal infection, but that has been cleaned, but the internal meter is dead and has been deemed unserviable. The camera has been serviced by Mr. Rana Patra in Kolkata. Mr. Patra has assured me that the body will work with any metered viewfinder if fitted. The camera body is in great shape, everything is original and functional. Everthing runs smooth and all buttons work, including DOP, mirror lockup, self timer, and shutter lock. Although I personally find such manual camera experience a bit boring, but this will fall right in the wheel house for anyone looking for a Nikon sunny16 experience. The camera will come with a black camera case, a classic strap and a compatible and fully working SB-2 flash. A few things to Note - a. The body does show minor signs of corrosion marks when looking up close. b. The viewfinder release button on the back of the camera is hard to use, and needs a little force. c. The viewfinder prism is has stripped out screwhead, which will make any attempt at repairing the meter or replacing the internal prism, extremely difficult.

Specifications

• Titanium horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter, 1 sec to 1/2000 sec plus B
• Interchangeable viewfinders and focusing screens
• DP-12 finder with center-weighted and spot metering
• Nikon F mount, compatible with non-AI and AI lenses
• Fully mechanical operation not dependent on battery power
• Match-needle exposure display via ADR (aperture direct readout)
• Motor drive compatible (MD-2/MD-3)
• Multiple exposure lever and mirror lock-up

Condition

• Cosmetic: Very Good
• Working: Partially Working
• Shutter speeds: Fire correctly at all speeds
• Light meter: Dead
• Viewfinder and prism: Clear
• Light seals: Replaced or still sealing
• Film advance and rewind: Smooth
• a. Body shows minor signs of corrsion/pitting.
• b. Viewfinder release button on the back of the camera is a bit hard to use.
• c. The meter in the prism is not working, and a stripped screw inside will make future repairs of the viewfinder difficult (does not affect the body)

Included

• Nikon branded Camera case
• Nikon branded retro black leather camera strap
• Nikon SB-2 Flash & Body cap.

Declared faults, if any, are called out above rather than left for you to discover — what's listed is what you get.