#f-501 #nikon
Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_F-501
See also: Nikon F-401, Nikon F-601, and Nikon F-801 / F-801s
![[nikon f-501 camera.jpg]]
Facts:
- Auto focus capability (1st autofocus camera from Nikon)
- Also known as the N2020 in North America
- Polycarbonate-clad body
- Red stripe on the right hand front side of the camera
- Auto film loading
- Auto winder built into the camera with 4 x AAA batteries
- Single and Continuous shooting modes (2.5 frames per second)
- TTL (Through the lens) passive phase-detection autofocus (CCD technology)
- 2 focus modes: Single (focus once) and Continuous (constantly focusing when shutter half depressed)
- The F-501 can be set for auto exposure, "hi-speed" auto exposure, "dual" auto-exposure
- Full manual control available (shutter and aperture)
- The shutter speed and auto-exposure modes are set by the use of a dial on the top of the camera; the aperture ring on the lens is used for aperture control.
- Supports TTL flash exposures with a wide range of Nikon flashes
- SB-20 flash was especially designed for this camera
- F-501 accepts Nikon's F-mount lenses (auto focus only available on AF lenses)
- Fully automatic exposure will only work with AI-S type lenses
- G-type lenses are not supported by the F-501
- Interchangeable focusing screens - Three screens (types B, E and J)
- Remote control is available - through the three-pin terminal on the camera's front with the Remote Cord MC-12 (not via cable release)