Nikon / 1980 / SLR
Nikon F3
A professional 35mm SLR with a quiet electronic shutter and an unusually legible control layout.
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Overview / 概要
Why Nikon F3 matters.
The F3 bridges classic mechanical camera culture and modern exposure automation without losing the tactile feel of a Nikon system body.
Design & context
Designed with Giorgetto Giugiaro, the red shutter-release accent and horizontal top plate are restrained but unmistakable.
Buying today
Choose a body with a bright finder and clean LCD; the camera is dependable, but its electronics still deserve a service check.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1980
- Production
- 1980–2001
- Brand
- Nikon
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- SLR
- Lens / mount
- Nikon F mount
- Shutter range
- 8s–1/2000s
- ISO range
- 12–6400
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Viewfinder
- Interchangeable prism system
- Weight
- 715g
- Battery
- Two SR44 / LR44 cells
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · Flash · Dimensions · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- Aperture-priority auto exposure
- Titanium shutter
- Interchangeable finders
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Source record
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Nikon F3 reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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Nikon archive / product context
Nikon · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.