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Before this thread disappears back in time again... The Nikon F2 is my all time favorite 35mm SLR, but it does have some quirks that can make it suddenly malfunction in ways the earlier Nikon F (and lesser Nikkormats) do not. Depending on past use history, storage, etc, the F2 can indeed manifest a jammed wind lever (which may or may not be tied to related issues with the shutter button collar mechanism). The F2 shutter is also prone to develop capping (not properly exposing) at the fastest 1/500, 1/1000, and esp 1/2000 speeds: the shutter system is more sensitive to misuse than the older F shutter mechanics. The F2 is a phenomenal, rugged camera but it doesn't tolerate misuse/disuse to the degree the older F can handle. The F is unkillable, the F2 slightly less so. Most important tip for preserving the F2: never leave the shutter cocked overnight, preferably not more than an hour. Always fire a cocked F2 before putting it away for the night, to relieve tension on the shutter mainspring. Check the shutter button collar occasionally, to be sure its holding to the center detent securely. Avoid moving it off center to the locked or T position unless absolutely necessary. Avoid using multiple short strokes to advance the film or cock the camera: doing this substantially increases the odds of the lever locking up or other mechanical mishaps. This applies primarily to aging F2 cameras that haven't ever been serviced: if your F2 has been recently overhauled by a specialist tech like Sover Wong, it won't be prone to winding or button collar glitches. Just be vigilant about not leaving the shutter cocked for long periods. -
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