Nikon F3 35mm Film Camera with Nikkor 50mm F/1.4 Lens, Case and Printed Reference Material

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Released in 1980, the F3 brought electronic shutter control and aperture priority to Nikon’s professional F series. Its design by Giorgetto Giugiaro and long production life make it a recognisable part of Nikon’s history. For collectors, it represents an important step in the development of Nikon’s professional film cameras. Camera body - Fantastic cosmetic condition with minimal finish wear. - Light scratches on the bottom plate and minor finish fading along bottom plate edge. - Detachable prism is in good condition with no obvious dust or debris inside the prism. Observed prism dust is on the exterior surface. - Shutter fires at all selected speeds. - Advance lever functions. - Light meter responds during basic checks. - Aperture priority mode operates during basic checks. Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 lens - Good cosmetic condition with light scratches. - Aperture and focus rings operate smoothly. - External glass elements appear in good condition. - No obvious internal dust, debris or fungus. - Includes front lens cap. Case and printed material - Genuine Nikon CF-22 burgundy two piece case. - Case is in good condition for its age, with light marks. - Includes printed and photocopied copies of the F3 manual. - Includes a written article about the Nikon F3. - Includes two F3 booklets covering specifications, accessories, functions and parts. Sold as is. Refer to photographs for more details. Only a brief visual inspection and basic function checks were conducted. The camera has not been film tested. Full functionality, shutter speed accuracy and light meter accuracy have not been verified. Optical condition has not been professionally assessed.