Nikon N2020 / F-501
Introduced in 1986, the Nikon N2020 represented a bridge camera for Nikon. The N2020 was known as the Nikon F-501, to the world outside of North America. This camera was their first dedicated autofocus SLR and, at the time, it was uncertain how big an innovation autofocus would prove to become. Informed by this uncertainty, Nikon designed the N2020 to represent features both new and traditional. For example, the camera still has manual dials for shutter speed control, aperture, and manual film rewind. The camera also features electronic film advance, DX coding, and of course, auto focus. The focusing screen is still well suited for manually focusing and the camera has electronic focus confirmation for manual lenses. This camera is compatible with a wide range of Nikon lenses; from manual focus AI lenses through autofocus AF-S lenses - be sure to avoid AF-G lenses. The N2020 has a very blocky design, unlike other Nikon cameras that feature a more streamlined look and feel. The N2020 is a sneaky good and very inexpensive camera these days, though it was not cheap in 1986. The autofocus is dated, but the feature does work well as more of a "focus assist."
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