Nikon F3
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Specifications
Basic Information
Mount
F - Nikon
Announced Date
March 1980
Release Date
March 1980
MSRP At Launch
$1,175 USD
Weight
715 g
Dimensions
Width149mm
Height97mm
Length65mm
Analog Camera
Camera Type
Single-Lens Reflex (SLR)
Capture Medium
35mm Film
Film Transport
Manual Lever
Viewfinder Type
Pentaprism
Shutter Type
Focal-Plane (Metal)
Shutter Speeds
8s to 1/2000s
Flash Sync Speed
1/80s
Bulb Mode
Yes
Has Metering
Yes
Metering Modes
Center-Weighted
Metering Display
LCD Viewfinder
Exposure Modes
ManualAperture Priority
ISO Setting
Manual
ISO Range
12 - 6400
Exposure Compensation
Yes
Autofocus
No
Focus Aids
Split Prism
Continuous Drive
No
Battery Required (Shutter)
No
Battery Required (Metering)
Yes
Supported Batteries
LR44
Hot Shoe
Yes
Self Timer
Yes
Intervalometer
No
Notes
- The Nikon F3 has multiple variants. F3HP uses a High Point viewfinder unlike the standard F3. F3/T uses a titanium construction. F3P is a press variant with tweaks to the original F3. F3H uses a motor drive with a max 13fps shooting speed. F3AF has an autofocus system capable with 2 lenses.
- Shooting without a battery will lock you into a 1/60s shutter speed.
- Nikon F3 has Ai lens capabilities.
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