The Nikon N2000 (also known as the F-301) is the manual focus version of the N2020 camera. It was introduced in 1985 and included a motorized film advance along with an electronic shutter capable of manual as well as aperture priority and two program exposure settings. It was also the first Nikon SLR to have DX-coding for setting the ISO.
In terms of its other technical qualities, the N2000 has a vertically-travelling shutter capable of speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/2000 and a flash sync speed of 1/125. One cool feature about the camera's flash sync is that if it detects a mounted flash and if you set the shutter dial higher than the flash sync the camera will automatically correct it to 1/125, ensuring proper and full exposure of the frame.
The N2000 also has both a single shot and continuous firing mode. While film advance is motorized, rewinding was still done manually. Other helpful features include an AE lock, exposure compensation and self-timer.
Patrick Barber and a Nikon N2000
Here is a self portrait made by Patrick Barber using his partner's Nikon N2000, with a cameo by his daughter, Anastasia.
Patrick sent us this photo in response to a call we made to our customers,
asking for them to share out their favorite self portraits. We wanted
to share these photos as a way to spotlight the connection between the
photographer and their camera. Fostering this connection is one of the
most important aspects of what we do. It's not just about the camera
and it's not just about the photographer. It's a union between the two
that makes our photographs what they are. Capturing an image of you and
your camera, with your camera, is a great way to encompass the
connection that means so much to each of us.⠀ ⠀