NIKON F2 / DP-1 35mm SLR Camera ***** SUPERB+++ *****

Serial Number: 7589039

The body cap, PC cap and eyecup are included. 

One of the most coveted of the classic, collectable SLRs, F2s in great condition have always been hard to find, it becomes more difficult each year. This one appears to have had light use, has just had a complete CLA (Cleaning, Lubrication & Adjustment, the shutter speeds and lightmeter have been adjusted to factory specs, the light seals and mirror foam have been replaced, it has been cleaned inside and out including all electrical contacts and all moving parts have been lubricated) a $100.00 value, is working perfectly in every regard and is in SUPERB+++ conditon.

Specifics of this camera: (scale of 1-10)

Optical --10   All glass is perfect-crystal clear. No haze, no scratches, no fungus, no marks, no spots, no dust. NO anomalies of any kind. The mirror, viewfinder and focusing screen are pristine. 

Mechanical --10   All mechanical parts work perfectly, the bayonet mount is as new, the shutter is perfect, the self-timer and mirror lockup work fine, so does the flash sync. Light seals and mirror foam ARE NEW. The lightmeter is right on against a Gossen Luna Pro. There are no loose or missing parts. ALL mechanical functions and controls work just as they should. 

Cosmetic --8+++   NO dents or dings, no scratches or brassing. Any use marks are small and subtle, mostly restricted to light rub marks on the bottom plate from setting it down and a few pecks on the door edge. There is virtually no wear around the eyelets and none on the prism. The black enamel finish is deep, dark and shiny and retains it's original lustre. The lettering is bright, crisp and full.

 All in all a unusually beautiful example of this 37 year old classic. They do not make them like this anymore and perhaps never again will.

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CAMERA BUYERS TIP #1: Older cameras (such as this one) have many potential issues. A partial list of the most common defects would include: deteriorating light seals and/or mirror foam, internal dirt or dust on the prism or focusing screen, sluggish mirror return, inaccurate shutter speeds, dead or inaccurate light meter, shorted electronics, stripped film advance gears. The charges to fix ANY of these problems usually starts at about $75.00 and escalates upwards from there (and that is just the labor). If parts are required most often the camera cannot be repaired as parts have not been available for a decade. Its a wonderful thing that these cameras were made so well that if handled properly they will last another generation or more. It is important to you that when you buy a used camera you have an inspection period and the total right of return. If not you may get lucky and get a camera with no issues (in my experience that would be VERY lucky) more likely you will have a servicing bill that is equal to or more than the cost of the camera. 

See my complete buying guide here: http://reviews.ebay.com/Film-Camera-Buyers-Guide_W0QQugidZ10000000000732862