Nikon FM3A

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  • ttl flash, easy to use, ergonomic design, light durable simple fun, build quality
  • noisy shutter, no viewfinder light, center weighted metering

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  • Hybrid shutter speed control system — aperture-priority auto or fully manual mechanical operation
  • 1/4,000 second top shutter speed and 1/250 second top sync speed
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  1. Reviewer: Newbie
    01 March 2002

    The Nikon FM3A is a 35 mm SLR camera with excellence and reliability suited for just any types of photographer. With its current price tag, you can get all the advanced features you need in its well-designed camera aluminum alloy construction chassis and metal outer body. It comes w with TTL Flash Metering System: Super fast 1/4,000 sec. to 1 sec. plus Bulb, DX and Manual ISO, New Hybrid Shutter Control System, Classic 60/40 Center Weighted metering and more. Read more

  2. Nikon FM3A

    Reviewer: Pop Photo
    01 March 2002

    Does the latest manual-focus Nikon SLR make the grade as an instant classic? Read more

  1. Nikon Fm3a

    Reviewer: Consumer Democracy
    27 August 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This is my second Nikon camera. I had a FM2 for 14 years, now I have a FM3a for about a year. The FM3a is a mechanical camera with an aperture priority option (a very nice feature, which I have been using quite a bit). In my opinion the FM3a and the FM2 are one of the best cameras for travelling since they just don't break. For those looking in taking total control of their pictures with a very well built and reliable camera I would highly recommend the FM3a. Read more

  2. I got the 3A to...

    Reviewer: bill500_dt3000, Ecoustics
    07 April 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I got the 3A to use with my N80. It meters with manual lenses(the N80 doesn't). It sure is nice to go back to a simple camera with just the right amount of automation! And the hybrid shutter is not battery dependant. If the battery dies, all you lose is the meter. The match needle can be hard to read in low light, but I lock the exposure with the AE-L button and shine a small flashlight in the lens to read it. It's been a pleasure shooting with my new Nikon! Read more

  3. Nikon FM3a

    Reviewer: Ekrem, Camera Review
    24 February 2004
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Absolutely perfect camera. I don't go to any photo trip without FM3A as a second (backup) body. Read more

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