Nikon F2AS vs F2A......a query

[yihang]

Hello Pros,

what are the differences between the F2AS and the F2A....and what are the rough prices on these babies, im planning to get one!

thanks alot!

[moon]

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography...ls/history.htm

[creampuff]

The F2AS is a basic F2 with a DP-12 prism while the F2A uses the DP-11 prism. The primary difference is that the F2A uses a needle to show the exposure whereas the F2AS uses LED diodes to determine exposure, much like the Nikon FM. Owned both at one time. I preferred the needle readout of the F2A (personal preference).

[dlens]

If you find a F2A with a working and accurate meter, buy it! Most of the photomic needle meters are either erratic or dead by now.

[hongsien]

I would suggest to get the (more expensive) F2AS (with DP-12) or the F2-SB (DP-3) as the cells are easier to repair, the DP1 (F2-Photomic), DP-2 (F2-S) and DP-11 (F2-A) all use CdS cells which are harder to repair, in case of a breakdown......

The F2-SB is of the non-Ai era though if you don't mind.....

HS

[hongsien]

F2A about SGD 350-400
F2AS about SGD 550-700

ebay is cheaper though.....sometimes :-)

[yihang]

hmmm....so i should get the F2AS huh.....hmmmm

thanks alot!

[LENS]

up this thread, so does it mean this two are same camera? and only different prism viewfinder? and all F2 photomic..and different version are same F2 body with different viewfinder?thanks..

[alternatve]

Originally Posted by LENS up this thread, so does it mean this two are same camera? and only different prism viewfinder? and all F2 photomic..and different version are same F2 body with different viewfinder?thanks..

Bingo. Ditto for the Nikon F and F3. The F4 versions is denoted by the battery pack.

Samuel