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Nikon F3 | 35mm Film Camera

Price
$899.99

Restored to Order ยท Cute Camera Co. Reserve

Condition:Average
Lens:50mm f/1.4
Fully functional with more severe cosmetic wear (i.e. scratches, specs, lines in the eye prism)
Special Order Item, Ships in 7-10 Days

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Nikon F3 with 50mm or 28โ€“85mm Lens

The Nikon F3 is part of Cute Camera Co. Reserve, our collection of exceptional film cameras individually prepared for their next owner. Once your order is placed, we carefully select your Nikon F3 and your chosen lens from our reserve inventory and begin their final restoration. We clean, inspect, test, and service the camera and lens together before sending them home to you. Restored to order, especially for you.

Some cameras have a way of making you fall in love with taking photographs. The Nikon F3 is one of them. Originally built for working professionals, it brings beautifully tactile controls, a reassuringly solid feel, and Giorgetto Giugiaroโ€™s unmistakable design to your everyday adventures. Turn the focus ring, wind the film lever, and take your time finding the frame. Aperture-priority mode lets you choose the aperture while the camera handles shutter speed, with manual exposure ready whenever you want more control. Itโ€™s a lovely companion for learning, experimenting, and making photographs that feel like you.

Now you can choose the lens that suits your kind of storytelling. The NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 is the classic everyday pairing, with a natural perspective and a wide maximum aperture for soft backgrounds, window-lit portraits, and lingering a little longer as daylight fades. The NIKKOR 28โ€“85mm f/2.8-4D zoom gives you more ways to frame the day, moving from wide street scenes and group photos to tighter portraits without changing lenses. Choose the 50mm for its low-light flexibility and beautifully simple approach, or the zoom for travel and days when a little of everything catches your eye. Both options focus manually on the F3, keeping you connected to every photograph.

Why Youโ€™ll Love It

  • An Icon Youโ€™ll Want to Take Everywhere: Professional heritage, satisfying controls, and that signature red accent make the F3 as enjoyable to hold as it is to photograph with.
  • Your Choice of Lens: Pick the 50mm f/1.4 for everyday simplicity, soft backgrounds, and lower light, or the 28โ€“85mm for flexible framing from wide scenes to portraits.
  • A Little Help With Exposure: In aperture-priority mode, you choose the aperture and the F3 selects the shutter speed. Manual mode gives you control over both.
  • The Joy of Shooting Film: Manual focusing and film advance invite you to slow down, notice the details, and enjoy making each frame.
  • Restored With Love by Cute Camera Co.: Your camera and selected lens are restored to order, cleaned, inspected, and tested together.

Whatโ€™s Included

  • Restored Nikon F3 35mm film camera
  • One selected lens: NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 or NIKKOR 28โ€“85mm zoom, based on your selection
  • Fresh batteries
  • Beginner-friendly support from Cute Camera Co.
  • 60-day easy returns

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Nikon F3 Specifications

The Essentials

Format
35mm film
Camera type
Professional single-lens reflex (SLR)
Introduced
1980
Exposure
Aperture-priority automatic or manual
Focus
Manual focus with either lens
Lens choice
NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 prime or AF Zoom-Nikkor 24โ€“85mm f/2.8โ€“4D IF
Lens system
Nikon F mount; both offered lenses compatible
Shutter
Electronically timed 8 seconds to 1/2000 plus Bulb; mechanical 1/80 backup
Light meter
Built-in TTL, center-weighted meter
Battery
Two LR44 / SR44 batteries; 1/80 works without them
Film speed
ISO / ASA 12โ€“6400
Flash
Dedicated accessory shoe; external flash sync at 1/80 second

Nikon F3 Price and Condition

Choose your cosmetic condition and one lens. Each kit includes the Nikon F3 body and your selected lens, restored to order and fully functional.

Average

Most economic

The most visible cosmetic wear and the most lived-in vintage character.

From $899.99

Good

Balanced pick

A balanced amount of cosmetic wear for shoppers weighing looks and character.

From $949.99

Very Good

Cleanest look

The lightest cosmetic wear for the cleanest available finish.

From $1,049.99

Included: restored-to-order Nikon F3 body one selected lens: NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 or 24โ€“85mm f/2.8โ€“4D fresh batteries included beginner-friendly support 60-day easy returns

Prepared for its next owner

Your Nikon F3 body and chosen lens are individually cleaned, inspected, tested, and serviced together after you place your Reserve order. Choose the cosmetic condition you prefer and the lens that suits how you like to photograph; every kit is prepared for its next owner.

Nikon F3 FAQs

Clear answers to the questions camera shoppers ask most.

Is the Nikon F3 good for beginners?

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.

Does the Nikon F3 need a battery to take photos?

Two batteries power the meter and timed shutter, but the mechanical 1/80 setting remains available. Fresh batteries are included.

How do focus and exposure work with either Nikon F3 lens?

Both lens options focus manually on the F3. Turn the focusing ring to bring your subject into focus, then use aperture priority to let the camera choose the shutter speed, or manual mode to control it yourself. The 24โ€“85mm lens has AF in its name, but it does not add autofocus to the F3.

What film does the Nikon F3 use?

It uses standard 35mm film. Color-negative, black-and-white, and compatible slide films all work; ISO / ASA 12โ€“6400. ISO 400 color-negative film is a forgiving everyday starting point unless the camera notes a narrower recommendation.

Which lens should I choose for the Nikon F3?

Choose the NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 for a natural perspective, soft backgrounds, and more flexibility in low light. It is a fixed-focal-length prime, so it does not zoom. Choose the 24โ€“85mm f/2.8โ€“4D for flexible framing from wide scenes to portraits without changing lenses. Its widest aperture changes from f/2.8 at 24mm to f/4 at 85mm. Your kit includes one lens, based on your selection.

Does the Nikon F3 have a flash?

Dedicated accessory shoe; external flash sync at 1/80 second. When using flash, follow the cameraโ€™s indicated sync speed or automatic flash mode.

How is film handled in the Nikon F3?

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.

How do condition and lens choice affect the Nikon F3 price?

Your kit price depends on both the cosmetic condition and the lens you select. Each price includes the F3 body and one lens. Condition grades describe cosmetic wear; every kit is fully functional. Select your preferred condition and lens in the product options to see its price before adding it to your cart.

Why is the F3 flash shoe unusual?

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.

What does Cute Camera Co. Reserve mean for the Nikon F3?

After you order, we select your F3 body and chosen lens from our reserve inventory and complete their final restoration. We clean, inspect, test, and service both together before sending them home to you. Your kit includes one selected lens, fresh batteries, beginner-friendly support, and 60-day easy returns.

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