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Most economicThe most visible cosmetic wear and the most lived-in vintage character.
CHF 747.00
Quick camera specification guide and FAQs
The Essentials
Every grade is restored to order and fully functional; the difference is cosmetic condition.
The most visible cosmetic wear and the most lived-in vintage character.
A balanced amount of cosmetic wear for shoppers weighing looks and character.
The lightest cosmetic wear for the cleanest available finish.
Included: restored-to-order camera Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 fresh batteries included beginner-friendly support 60-day easy returns
Cute Camera Co. Reserve cameras are individually cleaned, inspected, tested, and serviced with their lens before they come home to you. The condition grade describes visible historyโnot whether the camera is ready to make photographs.
Clear answers to the questions camera shoppers ask most.
It can suit a committed beginner. Aperture priority is approachable, but the professional controls and unusual flash system reward someone excited to learn. Cute Camera Co. is here when first-roll questions appear.
Two batteries power the meter and timed shutter, but the mechanical 1/80 setting remains available. Fresh batteries are included.
Focus: Manual focus. Exposure: Aperture-priority automatic or manual. The camera handles at least part of the exposure decision, while you still shape the photograph through framing, timing, and the controls it provides.
It uses standard 35mm film. Color-negative, black-and-white, and compatible slide films all work; ISO / ASA 12โ6400. ISO 400 color-negative film is a forgiving everyday starting point unless the camera notes a narrower recommendation.
The included 50mm f/1.4 is a prime. AI and AI-S manual-focus Nikkor lenses are the easiest match; many other F-mount lenses require compatibility checks.
Dedicated accessory shoe; external flash sync at 1/80 second. When using flash, follow the cameraโs indicated sync speed or automatic flash mode.
Manual loading, advance, and rewind. A 36-exposure roll normally gives 36 full-frame photographs; half-frame and multi-lens cameras divide the roll differently.
It is especially lovely for portraits, documentary work, travel, and a professional mechanical rhythm. Film stock, light, exposure, lens rendering, developing, and scanning all help shape the final look.
The standard F3 places its dedicated accessory shoe around the rewind knob rather than on top of the prism. Nikon F3-compatible adapters or flashes are needed for the cleanest setup.
Reserve cameras are individually prepared for their next owner. We clean, inspect, test, and service the camera and listed lens together before it comes home to you, so you can enjoy its history without inheriting decades of uncertainty.
