Nikon N2000 (F-301)

Object/Artifact

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The TRP Camera Obscura Collection

Name/Title

Nikon N2000 (F-301)

Entry/Object ID

450

Tags

Interesting

Description

The Nikon N2000 was a landmark "transition" camera for Nikon. It was their first SLR to be constructed primarily of polycarbonate rather than metal, and their first to feature an integrated motor drive for automatic film advance (2.5 fps), which famously eliminated the manual thumb-lever. It was also the first Nikon to support DX-coding, allowing the camera to automatically set the ISO from the film canister. This unit is paired with the Series E 50mm f/1.8, Nikon’s "budget" line of optics designed to be more compact and affordable than the flagship Nikkors. This is the Type 2 version of the lens, distinguished by its aluminum grab ring, which gives it a more "pro" look than the all-plastic Type 1. Despite its entry-level positioning, the N2000 is loved by enthusiasts today for its loud, mechanical motor-drive sound and its compatibility with almost every F-mount lens ever made.

Category

Camera, 35mm Film, SLR
Media Type

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Nikon

Date made

1985 - 1990

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Model

Other Name

N2000 (North American designation for the F-301)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Serial

Other Number

2139571

General Notes

Note Type

Power

Note

4x AAA Alkaline (in the standard MB-3 tray)