Price for a new Nikon FM3A?

Thanks Harry, you got my point.
I didn't mean to talk about shutter brands, rather about the "noise" or the "silence" produced when you press the button: nearly zero with the Ikon, definitely much "louder" on the FM3a. I meant to warn him because if he has been used only to rangefinder shutters he could be surprised of the stronger "clock"
 
chippy said:
cambridge world [...] i'd be interested if anyone has actually made a successful purchase (of any camera) from them?!
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As would I: I was looking for something, the other day, and Google led me to their eBay store. I looked, but caught a hint of indefinable smell coming off them so decided to do nothing. I'd like to be wrong but decided not to chance it.

...Mike
 
On photo.net and fredmiranda there is an FM3A body for sale for $460 (in excellent condition, with motor and some accessories).
 
I see a new one here at RFF for $1000. Geez I got a Excellent condition (super small brassing on the rewind dial) for $449 from KEH. They usually have them at good prices. For an "evil" SLR they are an awesome rig.
 
For the price of these in Japan, you would think that there was a collector's market for three year old cameras...

Not getting it, but I don't get collecting.
 
i was always under the impression the 45mm was a lack luster performer? why do they still command such high premiums?
 
emraphoto said:
i was always under the impression the 45mm was a lack luster performer? why do they still command such high premiums?
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Well it is the smallest f-mount lens and it is a superb performer. Probably the most contrasty lens I have. Sharp as all get out from wide open on down.
 
I agree, the 45mm P is one of my favorite lenses around. The price of the black FM3a set, $1200, is getting boosted by the fact that the black lens alone, used, tends to go for more than $550.

Kent

TWoK said:
Well it is the smallest f-mount lens and it is a superb performer. Probably the most contrasty lens I have. Sharp as all get out from wide open on down.
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Bought a new black FM3A+45 when they were in production. Didn't care for the rough winding mechanism and tinny sounding shutter, or the thin little focusing ring. Sold them for what I paid. Got a mint F3T and 50/1.8 instead for less. Much better.
 
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The winding mechanism is ratcheted; it isn't "rough". What tinny sounding shutter?

/T
BTW, every moving part is mounted on roller bearings or ball bearings. This camera will stand up to any Leica out there.
 
On the FM3A I bought the winding was rough like what you find on an OM. I know the difference between ratcheted and rough. The shutter sounded tinny. Maybe twangy describes it better. I had it serviced by Nikon. No improvement. I didn't care for it.
 
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