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Nikon F3 - widely regarded as one of the most reliable electronic camera of all time and it was also the longest serving Nikon F-Series SLR camera. This evergreen model remains a hot favorite among many working pro and serious amateurs As every individual photographer has his own personal style to express himself and that includes how one handles his own photographic tools, this section allows you to share your knowledge & mutual experience using the camera. Some of the opinion presented within the site was specifically my personal experience and I do not wish to influence any decision prior to any potential purchases or disposal. You may make use of this convenience here to present your own views. Enjoy.This site is specifically created for some of these great SLR bodies by Nikon, its creator. Please don't mail me other than constructive suggestions or rectifying mistakes found in this site, thanking you. Since this is a non-profitable resource site - The developer of this site reserves the rights to censor or delete any inappropriate, unrelated, misleading or excessively hostile messages posted herein. If your intention is to dispose your Nikon camera(s) or its accompanying accessories or looking for a used model or any of its system components, please use a separate section with a higher volume of traffic Free Trade Zone site instead. The Photography In Malaysia has no Guestbook on its own, because it is an integral part of the MIR site. But if you want to leave a note on your experience visiting this site, you may use the MIR's Guestbook at another new window by clicking on the Guestbook Link.
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1. From : JAMES. (Ro..). (nomail@nospam.com)
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Date : 05:04 PM Sunday 02 November, 2008
Manual for Nikon F3 ?
http://www.webster.edu/acadaffairs/asp/mediacenter/Photo/equipment%20manuals/NikonF3User.pdf
But personally, you should print LEONARD's HTML version, it is very very detail and you can learn a lot from him ..
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf3ver2/f3manual/index.htm
P.S. I notice the site had been re-designed (by helper Mr. Allan), I prefer the old site which used to be so easier to navigate and find out what you are looking for. For an example, the HTML instruction should be placed right at the index page and I remembered I can find the alternate PDF file download right at the main page for an easy one-click download as well, it is also gone now. Some of the important features such as the manual links should be placed as priority. (Just a Suggestion, leo.. it is such a lovely (& important) info site and should keep it that way..).2. From : duy (duynnd@gmail.com)
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Date : 12:07 PM Tuesday 28 October, 2008
Hi, I've just had a body Nikon F3. Such a great camera, before it, i had N2000 (F301) & F100. But F3 is so attractive. But i really need an user guide for F3. Help me & thank you very much.3. From : Martin (martin.leong@hkhealthcheck.com)
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Date : 11:47 PM Tuesday 02 September, 2008
I just recently bought a F3 with ZF 50 1.4, really happy about it and I think F3 is a all time classic, proud to be the owner of F34. From : karen (melgrakar@yahoo.ccom)
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Date : 11:45 AM Thursday 31 July, 2008
I just recently dusted off my camera as I have been using a digital camera. I miss the creative control of my F3. I use it almost exclusively on manual. I am looking for a lens cover. does anyone know where I might purchase one?5. From : Kakaman (mail_will_bunce@mir.com.my)
Url : http://www.MIR.my
Date : 05:49 PM Tuesday 22 July, 2008
Site Update: Almost unknown previously, brief info and some photos of the Nikon F3 DCS-3 Digital SLR camera has been added: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf3ver2/variations/index.htm#DCS6. From : kakaman (mail_will_bounce@mir.com.my)
Url : http://www.MIR.my
Date : 01:03 AM Saturday 19 July, 2008
Site Update: Nikon F3 NASA 250 Special Application SLR camera:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf3ver2/variations/Nikon_F3_NASA_250/index.htm7. From : Leonard Alvarez (lalvarez141@bellsouth.net)
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Date : 04:55 AM Saturday 05 July, 2008
There should be a A/A program for nikon users. since the advent of ebay I now own at least one model dating back to the Nikkorex. 15 F bodys alone. My wife Does not quite see it this way. They perform well, are works of art as well as higly techincal instruments. My only compliant is how hard it is to find camera stores that stock obscure used equipemnt,that in its day was unabtainable for someone like me. I just spent $500.00 and got a F3HP a FM2N and a FE that look as it they just came out of the box (which were not included,he said he threw them away) The previous owner siad he was going digital, more power to him. I am now looking for a 250 back for both my F2 and F3 for no other reason then they look cool. Also that great looking yellow case I annot seem to find. I like to set 3 or 4 bodies on my desk at work, and listen to some of the comments I get about "what are those" The black paint has the beautiful glow about them. I really enjoy this site since most of what I have purchaesd did not come with instruction manuals. I am headed out to South Dakota this week armed with 4 or 5 bodies and looking for a great photo trip. I appreciate all the info this site has provided, keep up the good work.
Leonard Alvarez8. From : Mark N (mcnphotos2@cfl.rr.com)
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Date : 08:31 AM Wednesday 04 June, 2008
I just sold my digital equipment and bought an F3HP with MD-4 what I had used for years as you can beat the quality and performance and reliability of this camera.
I am now looking for a MN-2 battery and charger for my drive. Can anyone tell me where I may find one of these? yes I know the ni cads will need replacing due to the age and I can do that. The replacement cells are #N-270AA if anyone needs to replace there's...
I do still have some of my old lens for it and my favorite all time lens for fashion and glamor is the 85mm AIS and out standing lens.
Thanks for you help
Mark
LONG LIVE THE F3's9. From : Calley (nomail@nospam.com)
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Date : 12:34 PM Sunday 01 June, 2008
What is the cause of a low and hard to read lCD on my F3 ?? How to fix ?10. From : Allan M Purtle (ampurtle@sympatico.ca)PAGE 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110 | 111 | 112 | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 121
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Date : 12:09 AM Tuesday 06 May, 2008
F3 Valuations:
I use the F3HP as a baseline for establishing valuations in the recyled market. An average clean condition F3HP has an intrisic value of $250-$300, deduct $100.oo for a plain F3. Average clean condition MD-4 has an intrisic value of $100.00. Deduct 50% for minor brassing in more than 2 locations.
A F3 or F3HP in the same condition as Leonard's would probably bring between $75.00 and $150.00, lucky for Leonard, his is a F3/T ;)
A "new" F3HP in the original box, with ALL the items originally included should be auctioned with a $1000.oo minimum bid. A "new" MD-4 should have a minimum bid of $450.00. Any item auctioned as "new" MUST include ALL original packaging and literature supplied in the year of that model. Deduct 50% if it does not.
At this point in time, any "new" F3HP or MD-4 is likely to be bought by a collector, so the price will only stand if the buyer knows everything is complete and can be sold in the future for at least the price paid. There's not much point in 'collecting' if the items are not complete and therefore will not retain their value, for example, if a collector HAS TO HAVE a pk-13 and is willing to to pay $500.00 for an item that has an intrisic value of $30-$50, then by all means email me and I'll sell you as many as you want ;)
One should also remember that the valuations are mostly established by the marketplace, which these days is eBay, but one must remember that despite eBay being worldwide, valuations are based on USD and prices paid for North American items, because that is the largest eBay population.
Oceana, Asia and even Europe tend to have a 20% higher average price paid due to the smaller pool of items available in those countries.
All of this assumes the marketplace is robust, but as the US economy falters, the number of bidders for any item falls. Fewer bids equals a lower price realised. The time of the year is also important, for people in North America, eBay is mostly a winter pass time and the majority of the population is making their annual transition to outdoor activities by late March.
If you wish to sell an average condition item, you will get less by selling it today than you would have got in February, but a "new" item will always have that much higher intrinsic value and will demand that higher price under almost any condition. Just make sure that you protect your investment by setting a reserve price for the item or use the miminum acceptable as starting bid. If you don't get the price you asked, list the item once a month until you do, assuming you were not setting an unatainable price.
Of course all these princles work in reverse as well, so if you are looking for something, now is a good time to get it for less than you would have paid in February, for example, 2 months ago the average sale price for a Nikkor AF-S ED 35-70mm f/ 2.8D (IF) lens was $1250.oo ($1150-$1350), this month the average price paid is $1050.oo ($950-$1150)and that is for an average condition one without the box or liturature and possibly a broken or missing hood or case that the dog chewed up. The sweet spot seems to have been 2 weeks ago when I got a mint condition, with all orignal materials except the case strap for, $877.oo, one hasn't sold for less than $1000.oo since (3 sold last 10 days) in any condition ! The point is that if you don't get a reasonably set price for an item with high intrisic value, you probably will in a couple weeks.
But back to the original question, If I had a NEW F3HP with all original material and the packaging was in really clean condition, I would list it on eBay with a starting bid of $1000.oo and a buy it now price of $1600.oo using a 10 day auction to start on a Thursday evening at 10:00 pm EST, which makes the auction end at 10:00pm EST Sunday. This gives you 2 weekends for people to find it and consider it. IT is also important that you supply a minimum of 6 high res pictures, but I recommend th full 12 for such an item. I've taken to use a macro lens for my eBay pics lately, makes for some dramatic punch, but you have to spend extra time getting rid of the dust you can't normally see on an item ;) Also write a clear concise description, there is little point in listing all the boring specs for a high value camera or lens because anyone considering such a purchase either knows already or doesn't care ;) I just add a tag line that says "everything you ever wanted to know about xxxx can be found here" with a link to the appropriate page on MIR.
WOW, that got out of hand fast LOL ;)Maintainers for Nikon F3 Series SLR cameras Message Board:
Walt McKinney (Waltavion@AOL.com); Allan M Purtle (ampurtle(AT)sympatico.ca); Hermann Graf (hermann.graf@basf-ag.de), JWoods,
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