FrankS
Registered User
Thank you Dimitri, for this gorgeous camera and lens!
I held an F3 about 25 years ago and it left an indelible impression on me. Buying one at that time was beyond my wildest dreams. $$$
Has anyone got a spare lower half case?
The only thing better than an F3 is 2x F3. I'm going to look at another one on Saturday from a local buy/sell list that comes with a couple of lenses I already have, a flash, and motordrive. If I sell these off, it would make the camera body very affordable. (<$100)
I held an F3 about 25 years ago and it left an indelible impression on me. Buying one at that time was beyond my wildest dreams. $$$
Has anyone got a spare lower half case?
The only thing better than an F3 is 2x F3. I'm going to look at another one on Saturday from a local buy/sell list that comes with a couple of lenses I already have, a flash, and motordrive. If I sell these off, it would make the camera body very affordable. (<$100)
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Muggins
Junk magnet
Try the F3 group on Flickr - it's not especially lively, so you won't have too many discussions to search through. There's a chap on there who seems to have a knack of finding F3 cases - name currently escapes me, I' afraid.
I have only one problem with my F3 - the nut that operates the shutter...
Adrian
pesphoto
Veteran
i had an F3hp years ago. Never should have sold it. I WILL be replacing it one day soon.
I bought it years ago for near $!000 with Motor drive. How times have changed!!
I bought it years ago for near $!000 with Motor drive. How times have changed!!
back alley
IMAGES
congrats frankie!
i had an f2 (iirc) many years ago. bought it directly from nikon canada and they engraved my name in it.
i had an f2 (iirc) many years ago. bought it directly from nikon canada and they engraved my name in it.
astroman
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I was looking at an F3HP last week,dont know if I can justify another nikon body as I already have 3.
It is very tempting
It is very tempting
very nice frank. Congrats
kshapero
South Florida Man
I had an F3Hp 20 years ago, just awesome. Settled down with an FM3A for now.
astroman
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FM3A great camera.
Used prices are still quite high
Used prices are still quite high
Steve Bellayr
Veteran
I've owned Nikons for 40 years never used a case. You don't put a case around a rock. Congratulations...enjoy.
FrankS
Registered User
Thanks guys. I'll see if I can get used to it, but I thought a case would make it easier to hold on to.
emraphoto
Veteran
i have a spare lower case frank... i am just down the road in london but if you send me your numbers i'll rip it off to you.
FrankS
Registered User
PM sent. Thanks!
dnk512
Well-known
Frank,
Glad to hear it got to you so fast!
It is a great tool, enjoy!
--dimitri
Glad to hear it got to you so fast!
It is a great tool, enjoy!
--dimitri
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BillBingham2
Registered User
Frank,
Congrats on a great new friend.
One suggestion on making your F3 even better (at least IMHO) is picking up a P screen. They are, or at least were a year ago, easier to find for the F3 than the F/F2. The P is my favorite for just about every application.
B2 (;->
Congrats on a great new friend.
One suggestion on making your F3 even better (at least IMHO) is picking up a P screen. They are, or at least were a year ago, easier to find for the F3 than the F/F2. The P is my favorite for just about every application.
B2 (;->
kshapero
South Florida Man
I've Lust in my heart for a Luigi case for my Nikons.
some examples. sweet.
some examples. sweet.
denmark.yuzon
Streetographer
wow. thats my dream camera! the prices here are very expensive.. and ive been wanting to have one.. if you decide on selling, pm me! hehe
congratulations to your new F3..
@kshapero
those luigi cases are indeed sweet.. where did you get them?
congratulations to your new F3..
@kshapero
those luigi cases are indeed sweet.. where did you get them?
kshapero
South Florida Man
amateriat
We're all light!
Hear, hear. Years after having moved on to the high-tech SLR du jour, I still regarded the F3 as a high-water mark in SLR design and build quality. I had two, and definitely worked them quite a bit. Were it not for the fact that SLRs are simply not my main shootin' iron any more, I might have a hankering for another.
BTW, the Money Order for the Contax Tvs went out seemingly moments before the camera hit my doorstep today (would've gone out a bit sooner if I didn't have a few small emergencies to tend to). I had just enough time today to shoot a test roll (Reala) to see how it shapes up; I'll do a few quick scans literally the moment after ai write this. Thanks!
- Barrett
- Barrett
Photosynthetech
Established
I have recently been enjoying a new F3. i had my heart set on an all mechanical slr, but I received the F3 free from my uncle who wasn't using it. I was going to sell it to help fund a trip to Paris, but I decided not to because it is a joy to use. So now it will probably be my main camera in Paris, despite only having a 50mm for it.
Also I personally think it is the best looking 35mm slr that I have seen.
Also I personally think it is the best looking 35mm slr that I have seen.
craygc
Well-known
I recently picked up a late model F3HP myself. Heading up to Tokyo tonight for a week and, although I'm a certified rangefinder type of guy, I have decided to take just the F3 this time, along with a 20mm, 40mm & 75mm