Nikon N2000

Nikon's first consumer-oriented autofocus SLR camera

Nikon N2000
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 16
Usability 16
Brand Nikon
Model F-301

Key Features

SENSOR 35mm film format, manual film advance and motorized rewind
PROCESSOR N/A - Analog electronic control system
AUTOFOCUS None - Manual focus SLR
PHASE DETECTION N/A - Manual focus system
VIDEO N/A - Film camera
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Up to 2.5 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Fixed eye-level pentaprism, 92% frame coverage
DISPLAY None - Analog viewfinder information
CONNECTIVITY PC sync terminal for external flash
MEMORY CARD 35mm film roll
WEATHER SEALING Standard polycarbonate construction, no weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE 4x AAA alkaline or lithium batteries

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon N2000

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon N2000

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Nikon N2000 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 35mm Film
Resolution N/A
ISO Range ISO 25-5000 (DX coded)
Autofocus Manual Focus
Shutter Speed 1 to 1/2000 sec, Bulb
Burst Rate 2.5 fps
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Fixed eye-level pentaprism
LCD None
Memory Card 35mm Film
Connectivity PC Sync
Battery Life Approx. 15-20 rolls
Weight 650g
Dimensions 152 x 95 x 51 mm