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Nikon F-5011986
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Years
- 1986–1990
- Weight
- 695 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/2000s
- Meter
- ttl-center-weighted-spd
The Nikon F-501 (1986, sold as **N2020** in North America) was Nikon's first mainstream autofocus SLR, responding to the Minolta Maxxum 7000 (1985). F-mount with new **AF lens compatibility** — Nikkor AF lenses (1986+) autofocus on the F-501; AI/AI-S manual lenses mount in manual focus. Polycarbonate body, electronic vertical metal shutter to 1/2000s, programmed AE plus aperture priority and manual.
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Before you buy used
- **Battery contacts** — AAA leakage.
- **Foam seals** — replace.
- **AF accuracy** — verify.
- **Plastic body** — verify hinges.
- Service: scarce.
About this camera
Nikon's first mainstream autofocus SLR. 1986 response to the Minolta Maxxum 7000 — F-mount AF launch.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Nikon F-501 use?
- The Nikon F-501 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Nikon F-501 take?
- The Nikon F-501 uses a 4x AAA battery.
- What lens mount does the Nikon F-501 have?
- The Nikon F-501 uses the Nikon F mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Nikon F-501 offer?
- The Nikon F-501's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/2000s.
- What light meter does the Nikon F-501 use?
- The Nikon F-501 meters with ttl-center-weighted-spd.