Nikon F-501

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Nikon F-501 (N2020)

Overview
Type	35mm SLR
Lens
Lens mount	Nikon F-mount
Focusing
Focus	TTL Phase Detection Autofocus (1 zone)
Exposure/metering
Exposure	Center-weighted
Shutter
Frame rate	2.5 frame/s

The Nikon F-501 (sold in North America as the N2020) was the first successful autofocus SLR camera sold by the Nikon Corporation beginning in April, 1986.^[1] A nearly identical, albeit manual focus version, called the Nikon F-301 (N2000 in North America) was also available. Subsequent models in the consumer line included the Nikon F-401, Nikon F-601, and Nikon F-801 / F-801s.^[2]