Nikon F3/T 35mm Camera Body - CLASSIC 1980s FILM SHOOTER - WORLD CLASS STANDARD!

You are viewing a used Nikon F3/T Professional 35mm Single Lens Reflex Camera body in excellent condition. The F3 is an icon. The Nikon F3 was the first choice of professional photographers for over 20 years and still enjoys a well deserved following by devoted film aficionados. Introduced in 1980 and remaining current for 21 years, the Nikon F3 was the third in a series of pro-line flagship Nikon SLRs that now numbers six cameras. It was preceded by the various models of the F and F2, and followed by the F4, F5, and F6. Many of the features and accessories of the F3 were produced in conjunction with NASA for flight on Space Shuttle missions. The F3 flew into space on Space Shuttle Columbia in April 1981, accomplishing the mission successfully and satisfying expectations for 100% reliability without preparation of any backup camera.

A significantly more durable, robust titanium version of the F3HP, the “F3/T" debuted in the more natural titanium finish or 'champagne' coloring. Later versions were dressed in a less conspicuous black. It weighs 20 grams less than the comparable F3. The original version,  appearing in 1982, was quickly discontinued in 1985. It is rarer and generally the more highly prized of the two titanium models. The F3/T features the DE-4 titanium clad viewfinder, a titanium back, top and bottom plates. It also benefits from conformal coating, a thin polymer film which ‘conforms’ to the contours of a printed circuit board to protect the board's components. The mechanical specifications between the black finished F3/T and the natural finish F3/T were identical.

This Nikon F3/T is in well used cosmetic condition. It’s electromechanical functions all perform as they were designed to perform. It’s not new but it works as it always  has and will make any Nikon 35mm shooter’s day…

From NikonUSA.com

Nikon F3 SLR film camera & features
The professional class, rugged and reliable F3HP is the 35mm camera that the pro's prefer. It has a durable die cast body for precision alignment and is also full of sophisticated features including: 

• Shutter Reliability: The Shutter has been tested to 150,000 cycles
• Interchangeable Viewfinder System: Eye-level finder DE-2 as standard, interchangeable with 3 other types, Split micro design (Type K) of focusing screen provided as standard, interchangeable with 19 other types
• Dedicated Flash: A TTL flash control with Flash Sync 1/90, SB-16A Speedlight, AS-17 Flash Unit Coupler and SB-28, SB-27, SB-23, SB-22s Speedlight makes the F3HP unparalleled.

And for versatility, it comes with a choice of shooting modes: Aperture Priority and Manual Exposure Control.

For a PDF version of the Instruction Manual go here:

http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/archive/F3.pdf

Specifications:

Type of Camera: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR)
Picture Format: 24mm x 36mm standard 35mm film format.
Lens Mount: Nikon F bayonet type
Usable Lenses: Virtually all Nikkor lenses with Nikon F bayonet : AI-type, Non AI-type (Stop-down exposure metering) and AF Nikkor lenses (manual focus only)

Shutter: Electromagnetic shutter-release; electronically controlled, horizontal-travel titanium focal-plane shutter; automatic shutter speed selection within a range of 8 sec. to 1/2000 sec.; manual shutter speed selection for the 8 - 1/2000 sec. range plus "B" (electronically), "T" (mechanical) and X synchro (1/80 sec.); when power source is exhausted, exposures can be made at 1/60 sec. Via mechanical-release knob (11.5ms)
Shutter Release Button: Will switch meter on when lightly depressed halfway (after shutter release lock is released), meter remains on for 16 sec before turning off; standard cable release threaded in the centre.
Meter ON/OFF Switch: Meter switched on when shutter release button is depressed slightly; stays switched on for 16 sec. after finger is lifted off button: Display also stays indicated for 16 sec. after switching off.
Automatic Exposure Control: Aperture-priority automatic exposure control; stepless shutter speeds from 8 sec to 1/2000 sec
Manual Exposure Control: Quartz digital control for 16 shutter speeds from 8sec to 1/2000 sec, including X (1/80 sec); B and T are also provided.
Backup Mechanical Release Lever: Shutter release at approx. 1/60 sec, regardless of shutter speed dial setting (except T); used when batteries become weak or exhausted, or none are installed in the camera (Power supported by MD-4 when mounted).
Exposure Metering: Modified TTL centre-weighted exposure measurement at (80/20) full-aperture metering; aperture stop-down metering for older non-AI or certain close up accessories; silicon photodiode (SPD) and metering circuits incorporated into camera body; meter works with all interchangeable viewfinders.
Metering Range: EV 1 to 18 (i.e. f/1.4 at 1 sec to f/11 at 1/2000 sec with 50 mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film).
Film speed setting: ISO 12 to 6400 (can work in combination with exposure compensation).
Exposure Memory Lock: Via AE Lock button next to lens mount.
Exposure Compensation: Via exposure Compensation dial; +2 to -2 EV in 1/3 increments.
Film Advance Lever: Single stroke or a series of short strokes; 30° standoff angle and 140° winding angle; automatic film advance and rewinding is possible when motor drive MD-4 is used.
Self-Timer: Quartz-controlled approx. 10 sec delayed exposure; LED blinks at 2 Hz for first 8 sec, then at 8 Hz for last 2 sec; setting cancelable
Viewfinder: Nikon F3; Eye level finder DE-2 as standard; Nikon F3 High-Eyepoint; eye level High-Eyepoint finder DE-3 as standard; both equipped with eyepiece shutter; each interchangeable with 4 other standard types, while possible to other special finder such as DX-1 as Electronic Rangefinder, DE-4 originally designed for F3P.
Viewfinder Display: Liquid crystal display (LCD) shows shutter speed; on Auto, +2000 indicates overexposure, - 8 underexposure; on Manual, M appears with + indicating overexposure, - underexposure, and -+ correct exposure; LED ready-light glows when dedicated Nikon Speedlight SB12, SB-16A and SB-17, SB-11 and SB-14 with TTL Sensor cord SC-12, is completely recycled; aperture in use also show through aperture direct-readout (ADR) window.
Liquid Crystal Display:
1) Shutter speed ... four-digit read-out
2) Under/overexposure (manual) "+" and "-" display
3) Beyond auto exposure control "+2000", or "-8-" display
4) Manual shutter speed setting "M" display
Red LED Display: At flash shooting, ready-light lights up when flash unit is charged and flickers when the setting is beyond camera's synch range or mounting foot is insufficiently installed or ASA dial is set at a film speed higher than 400.
Aperture-Direct-Readout (ADR) Provision: Enables indication of lens aperture set when lens in use offers AI facility.
Built-in illuminator: Illuminates LCD and ADR.
Focusing Screens: Split-image micro-prism Type K provided as standard; interchangeable with 22 other types of screens. Exclusively-designed (F2's screen not usable)
Finder Coverage: Virtually 100%.
Finder Magnification: 0.8 X for Nikon F3; Nikon F3HP: 0.75x (both with 50 mm lens set at infinity).
Viewfinder Illuminator: Via button; illuminates LCD readout
Multiple Exposure Control: Via multiple exposure lever next to winding crank (unlimited cycles)
Reflex Mirror: Automatic instant-return type with mirror Lock-up facility; enhanced with air damper and brake mechanism for reduced vibration and noise.
Depth-Of-Field preview: Via button at same position of mirror Lock up lever.
Frame Counter: Additive type; frame numbers from 0 to 40; Shows number of frames exposed; automatically resets to "S" when camera back is opened; automatic operation starts from frame 1.
Film Rewind: By Manual crank-type provided after film rewind button is pressed. Automatic film rewind when MD-4 is attached.
Accessory Shoe: Located at base of rewind knob; accepts Speedlight SB12, SB11, SB-16A, SB-17 or TTL sensor cord SC-12 from SB-11 or SB-14 for TTL direct flash control; Sync speed is automatically set to 1/80 sec with dial at A or 1/125 sec an above and flash ready light available in the viewfinder (Only with dedicated flash units) . PC socket is also provided. three types of flash couplers available for mounting ISO-type or F2-type flash units. fitted with hotshoe contact, ready-light contact and TTL auto flash signal contact.
Flash Synchronization: Synchronization range; for electronic flash unit, 1/80 sec. to 8 sec. plus "B". Auto: 1/80 sec.: Manual: 1/80 sec. preset shutter speed (slower than X)
Power Source: Choice of one 3V lithium battery CR-1/3N type, two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries SR-44 type, or two 1.5V alkaline batteries LR-44 type; optional Anti-Cold Battery Holder DB-2 accepts two AA alkaline, Ni-Cd or manganese batteries. Note: Unless otherwise stated, do not use lithium batteries cells - at your own risk. Powered by Motor Drive MD-4's power source when mounted MD.
Motor Drive Coupling: Electrical contacts and mechanical couplers provided for operation with motor drive MD-4. Screw-on type connection.
Cable Release Socket: Standard tapered thread mechanical
Body Finish: Black
Body Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.85 x 3.8 x 2.6in/148.5 x 96.5 x 65.5mm

Body Weight: 1.61lb/730g with batteries and body cap