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Brand: Nikon EAN: 0018208016679 Item Dimensions: Label: NIKON Manufacturer: NIKON Model: FM3A MPN: FM3A Publisher: NIKON Studio: NIKON Features:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Nikon FM 3A camera is crafted for personal control. Hybrid shutter system provides exposure automation and the use of all shutter speeds even if the batteries fail, in Aperture Priority Auto mode shutter speeds are controlled electronically and in Manual mode all shutter speeds are mechanically timed and requires no battery power. Personal Control provides Manual mode for complete control of both aperture and shutter speed along with Aperture Priority Automatic when time is not a luxury. Auto Exposure Lock (AE-L) lets you lock exposure and recompose the shot as you like, exposure Compensation lets you vary exposure from the metered value from +/- 2EV in 1/3 EV Steps. The product features rugged copper, silumin aluminum alloy construction chassis and metal outer body. TTL (through-the-lens) flash exposure control with 1/250th sec. sync speed provided when used with compatible Nikon speedlights, pressing the TTL Flash Compensation button, reduces flash output for a balanced fill-flash effect or to avoid overexposure of subjects against a dark distant background Slow Sync Fill-Flash possible in Manual Exposure Mode. There's also a bright split image rangefinder and matte surface focusing screen for critical manual focus. Shutter Speed and ISO Range provide super fast 1/4, 000 sec. to 1 sec. plus Bulb, in Manual Mode, 1/4, 000 sec. to 8 sec. stepless control) in Aperture Priority Mode ISO 25 to 5000 with DX-coded film, manual: ISO 12 to 6400. The camera also has interchangeable focusing screens: bright B3 matte / Fresnel screen for close- or long telephoto shooting and E3 grid-line screen for architecture and landscape photography. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Fantastic camera, but not for everyoneI'm amazed by some of the negative reviews on this camera. The FM3a is a fully manual camera. While it does take batteries, it's intended to be completely usable with no batteries. I can't think of another 35mm camera with all these features that will still work at all shutter speeds of the batteries die. This is a camera for photographers, not those shooting film on the weekends. Compared to moderm cameras, it is not as user friendly, it does not have a lighted viewfinder, and yes, ... Read More Rating: - One of the reasons I will never stray away from NikonMost camera manufactuers don't even offer a manual focus camera, and their lens mount changed during the autofocus era, but the FM3A is an example of Nikon's loyalty to "old school" diehards. There's some automation that makes life much easier- Aperture priority, TTL flash, and it reads the DX coding on the film so you don't have to set it manually. It's built very well and can stand up to rugged use. The black costs about $20 more than the silver, but I don't mind paying extra for the "pro" look. ... Read More Rating: - One of Nikon's Best CamerasThe Nikon FM3A is the camera Nikon should have made back in the 1980's. It combines the aperture priority automation of the Nikon FE2 with the manual only ease of operation of the Nikon FM series. Indeed, if the batteries should die, this camera should still work at virtually all shutter speeds under manual mode. It is also blessed with the traditional Nikon 60/40 center-weighted metering found in many of Nikon's manual cameras, dating from the last Nikkormats. It handles as well as its illustrious ... Read More Rating: - Professional, easy to use and funI love this camera, I've been using Nikon FM10 for years, it was a great camera, the only problem was with its view finder, it was so dark that I couldn't use it properly in dim light and this made it hard to focus. For a camera with the same quality but a clear view finder, I went for Nikon FM3A. Now am able to have same quality pictures using manual options for more creativity and am able to focus clearly. I recommend this camera for professionals as well as beginners who want to take creative photography ... Read More Rating:  - Go digitalI bought my FM3a with high hopes. It had the Nikon name and reputation. At close to $600 this is not a cheap camera to buy but functions at a very low level of operation. My biggest complaint is that you can not see the light meter in dim light or at narrow aperture openings. It is also invisible if you are using a zoom. You can only take pictures in well lit areas. I expected much more from Nikon but this camera is a terrible let down. I want my Canon F-1 back. |
