【NEAR MINT in BOX】 Nikon FM3A Black SLR 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN #577

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Nikon FM3A SLR Film Camera - Black (Body Only)

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"Excellent Condition" [Optics] There are some tiny dusts on the camera finder but no affects of shooting. [Functions] It works properly. [Cosmetics] This item is very clean. [Including] Body cap, Strap
Finder Optics / Glass. Excellent+++Minimal signs of use, excellent condition. Condition : Excellent. Glass may have imperfections that may slightly affect picture quality. We will do our best to find it for you.

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item 1 Excellent Nikon FM3A Black Film Camera Body from Japan #3661 -Excellent Nikon FM3A Black Film Camera Body from Japan #3661

£435.68

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item 2 Tested! {ALMOST MINT} NIKON FM3A Black 35mm SLR Film Camera + Strap JAPAN #349b -Tested! {ALMOST MINT} NIKON FM3A Black 35mm SLR Film Camera + Strap JAPAN #349b

£535.98

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item 3 【NEAR MINT】 Nikon FM3A 35mm SLR Film Camera Black Body From Japan 334 -【NEAR MINT】 Nikon FM3A 35mm SLR Film Camera Black Body From Japan 334

£539.74

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item 4 【Near MINT】Nikon FM3A SLR Film Camera - Black (Body Only) w/ Strap from Japan -【Near MINT】Nikon FM3A SLR Film Camera - Black (Body Only) w/ Strap from Japan

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item 5 【 MINT in BOX 】 Nikon FM3A 35mm SLR Film Camera Black Body Only From JAPAN #135 -【 MINT in BOX 】 Nikon FM3A 35mm SLR Film Camera Black Body Only From JAPAN #135

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item 6 【ALMOST UNUSED in Box】 Nikon FM3A SLR Film Black Camera w/ Strap from JAPAN -【ALMOST UNUSED in Box】 Nikon FM3A SLR Film Black Camera w/ Strap from JAPAN

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The Nikon FM3A 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only features a self-timer that allows delay between pressing the shutter release and the shutter's firing. Introduced in 2001, this camera uses a 35 mm cartridge film for clear output. This SLR film camera has a manual focus feature that allows you to adjust focus to get a clear shot. It functions on a 3V lithium battery.

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Brand
Nikon
MPN
225315
UPC
0018208016679
Model
FM3A
eBay Product ID (ePID)
54943502

Product Key Features

Focus Type
Manual
Type
SLR
Film Format
35 mm

Dimensions

Weight
20.16 Oz
Width
5.6in.
Height
3.5in.
Depth
2.3in.

Additional Product Features

Viewfinder Magnification
0.8X
Film Type
35mm
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
93%
Battery Type
1x3V Lithium Battery
Eye Relief
14mm
Color
Black
Camera Type
SLR
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Light Metering Modes
Center Weighted
Iso Range-Automatic Setting
Iso 25-5000
Iso Range-Manual Setting
Iso 12-6400
Shutter SPEED
8 to 1/4000 Sec
Release Date
Q2, 2001
Maximum Flash Sync SPEED
1/250 Sec
Frames Per Second
3.2fps
Additional Features
Interchangeable Lenses, Self Timer, Auto Exposure
Manual Shooting Modes
Fully Manual, Aperture Priority

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by ivonabargin19 Feb, 2017
FM3A 35mm SLR is awesome
I've owned an FM3A for about yer now and love it. You can shoot in aperture priority if you want or go for full control. It has an internal light meter which relies on a battery to work. However, the camera itself is totally mechanical and can shoot quite happily without a battery. Under the film rewind knob you can set your file speed as well as your preferred exposure compensation. If you shoot film you'll definitely enjoy this camera, style and ergonomics. Nikon have a treasure trove of relatively cheap lenses from way b before the digital age all of which will fit this mount but if you want to use the metre you'll need the AI-S lenses like the Nikon 50mm AI-S f1.2 which has a tab on the aperture ring that engages with the camera's meter. You can see the aperture setting via the viewfinder along with suggested mix of f-stop and shutter speed. All in all a great camera. Word of warning: There's an awful lot of abused FM3A's on eBay so make sure you zoom in to any photographs before bidding.Read full review
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by f2collector02 Feb, 2007
Practically Best Mechanical SLR Camera in the World
As I know, in all around mechanical SRL cameras, FM3A is the best. It's compact, light weight, reliable, relatively (to mechanical cameras) quiet and low vibration shutter, large shutter speed range 1-1/4000S and up to 1/250 flash syn., TTL metering and flash control, aperature priority autoexposure and AE lock. The greatest selling point for this camera is that it can fully operate (no metering reading) without battery!! One of my favorite feature is the self-timer can be used as mirror lock-up at pre-shutter release to reduce vibration. In the view point of functional specifications, no other full mechanical shutter camera can beat or approach. Someone may argue that Nikon F2 has a better constructions. I agree that many cameras have more beautiful and tough constructions than FM3A. However, in practical picture taking, FM3A is more convenient and easy to use. I have two F2s, they have not been used for few years after I have bought a FM3A. Now I think FM3A become a collectable as it has been discontinued. I have collected and played with many camera, including Sinar, Hassel, Leica M, Canon FD & EOS, Nikon AF, Voigtlander, etc.... If you ask me which camera would be kept if I can only have one, I will not hesitate to say "Nikon FM3A". Until now (March 2009), I have 3 BLACK FM3As, two for regularly use, and one (bland new) for collection. Recently I read a book "Nikon Camera Story" published in Chinese, in which the author confidently guessed with evidences that the origin of the FM3A's design was come from a prototype of developing Nikon F3 in 1977. The prototype was designed with full range combination of mechanical and electrical shutter. It is an amazing background of FM3A's development, but believable.Read full review
by 123.bbb45601 Mar, 2009
Excellent for the learning beginner and film purist
It is important to note that my choice in a film SLR was based on my decision to learn photography from the ground up. To learn why certain apertures were recommended, and certain shutter speeds were not recommended in certain instances. I do not want a camera to make those decisions for me. I want the resultant image, good or bad to be mine, whether I am disappointed or proud of the result. In the large part, I am most proud of my photographic Images with the FM3a. I purchased my FM3a before travelling to Hawaii in January. I purchased it for the Aperture priority. I had been using Cosina Voigtlander Bessa R's prior to this and I wanted something which would give me all the independent creativity I wanted with an option to automate the films speed by setting the aperture and having the camera decide the film speed. I looked long and hard researching all websites and fora I could find. and it was unanimous that for a sturdy well built camera with the options I wanted, and over 29 years of producing AI and AIS lenses to fit the FM3a both manual and auto focuses, the FM3a received praise from all circles, and I have never been happier with a purchase in my live. It has delivered the most perfect photos I could have imagined. With or without the use of the Aperture Priority “A” feature, anyone who can read a camera manual can take great photos. I used on my trip a 28-105 Zoom which fulfilled my needs perfectly. I could not have imagined a better camera purchase for someone like me, who is withstanding the Digital urge with a fury. Other than the Nikon F3HP, the, FE, FE2, FE10, FM series and the FM10, I cannot recommend any other film SLR, with the FM3a being the best choice for the beginner and the film purist.Read full review
by wizofoz2k09 Jun, 2010
Nikon FM3A 35mm Film Camera
This is the best non-pro class 35mm camera one can buy to use with AI, AI-s, AF and AF-D Nikon lenses. It is also a small and light camera that can be carried all day without getting a hernia. Its predecessors - the FM, FM2 and FE2, are some of the best cameras Nikon ever made. But the FM3A has one enormous advantage over all prior models: it can be used at all shutter speeds with batteries in auto-exposure mode and without batteries in manual mode. As such, it is virtually an unstoppable camera body. It also has the ability to flip the mirror up when used with the self-timer, which gives it great flexibility for precision, high rez photography. At its typical prices, there is nothing else out there that approaches its flexibility, weight and ease of use. It's not a perfect camera: it doesn't have multiple automation modes or multiple metering modes or a diopter adjustment. But it is as close as one can get without a much higher price and/or weight penalty.Read full review
by idleisland01 May, 2011
What a Wonderful Little Camera!
I have the Nikon FE,FE2, and the FA. I am very impressed with the Nikon FM3a. Indeed it is the best of the FE/FA series. I could not make a comparison with the Nikon FM/FM2/FM2N since I do not own any of these. However, the FM3a has a manual override similar to the FM/FM2/FM2N series. That, plus a bright and pleasant view finder (do not have to shift from left to right to read the shutter speed and exposure respectively as in the FM/FM2/FM2N), I am inclined to think the FM3a rules over the earlier FM series of bodies. The feel of the film advance appears to be superior to the FE2 and FA. The rewind is also much smoother. The K3 screen is excellent. I could use Nikon 300mm/4.5 AIS EDIF lens, Nikon 80-200mm/4.5 AI, and Nikon 200mm/4 AIS lenses without the black-out semi-circle common when using a low-speed telephoto or a zoom. The instruction booklet says the K3 focus screen could also be used in the FE2. I have not tried that. It works very well with the Nikon SB23 and SB27 speedlights in TTL mode - two speedlights I own. The final good feature is that I could start shooting when I load the film, and not have to advance the frame to 1. As such, I was able to get 38 exposures from a roll of 36 exposure slide film (Fuji Provia). The DX feature is a plus. It is unfortunate Nikon does not make this camera any longer. Who knows, perhaps there might be a special edition to commemorate an anniversary? Why wait? It may never come. For a photographer who appreciates the fine art of controlling light, the Nikon FM3a is a must.Read full review

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