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FM3A
35mm Manual SLR Camera
Designed for those who honor tradition—the photographic purist or the
student first learning this craft. The FM3a (available in silver or black)
is a manual-focus 35mm SLR camera featuring a special hybrid shutter
control system enabling full mechanical exposure control range plus elec-
tronic shutter speed control. Fully mechanical operation with manual
focusing puts the photographer in charge of any picture-taking situation.
Add a small battery and you gain the advantage of Nikon’s performance
proven 60/40 TTL Center-Weighted Metering system, and unheard of in a
mechanical SLR — aperture priority automatic exposure for the utmost in
shooting flexibility. The FM3a also features a durable die-cast metal body; bright viewfinder and interchangeable screens for
critical manual focusing; center-weighted TTL full-aperture exposure metering with exposure compensation; up to 1/4000
second shutter speed; and TTL flash control. With the optional MD-12 Motor Drive, you can shoot up to 3.2 frames per second.
◆ Hybrid shutter control system enables full
mechanical shutter range plus electronic
shutter speed range of operation. For
mechanical operation, shutter control
doesn’t need battery power, allowing you to
shoot in all types of conditions, including
extremely cold weather, without having to
worry about battery failure.
◆ Using batteries you can take advantage of
the camera’s built-in exposure meter. The
battery power check is displayed for 16
seconds with the meter-on timer. Under
battery power the FM3A offers Aperture-
Priority Auto Exposure. With Aperture-
Priority control, you choose the desired
aperture, while the FM3A automatically sets
the appropriate shutter speed.
◆ 60/40 center-weighted meter easily handles
a wide range of lighting. Using it as your
guide, you’re in full control of the camera’s
shutter speed and aperture as you monitor
each adjustment through the full-informa-
tion viewfinder. Use match-needle metering
with the FM3
A’s guidance or experiment
with intentional over- or under-exposures.
◆ Top shutter speed of 1/4000 second allows
critical action-stopping photos. Speed can
be manually selected from 1/4000 to one
second. In Aperture-Priority mode, shutter
speed is controlled from 8 to 1/4000 second.
◆ Exposure compensation lets you vary
exposure ±2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps.
◆ Lock in exposure and recompose the shot as
you like with Auto Exposure Lock (AE-L)
◆ Fast 1/250 sec. TTL flash sync, with fill-flash
capability allows shooting in virtually all
ambient light conditions. When used with
Nikon TTL Speedlights, the FM3A’s TTL
sensor monitors both ambient and flash
illumination. When the total light accumu-
lated is right for the correct exposure, the
flash automatically turns off.
◆ For fill effects, the FM3A includes a TTL
flash compensation button which reduces
flash output for a balanced fill-flash or to
avoid overexposure of subjects against a
dark background. Slow Sync Fill-Flash is
also possible in manual exposure mode.
◆ Compatible with DX-coded film (ISO 25 to
5000) and ISO 12 to 6400 (manual)
◆ Includes a bright split image rangefinder
and matte surface focusing screen (inter-
changeable) for critical manual focus.
◆ Rugged and durable with a die-cast body
made of copper silumin aluminum, a metal
alloy that significantly reduces the effects of
extreme temperature and humidity. While
remarkably light, the alloy is rigid and
resistant to metal fatigue and corrosion.
FM3A Chrome Body
(NIFM3AC): Includes eyecup and battery .....IMP. 499.95 /USA 579.95
FM3A Black Body
(NIFM3AB): Includes eyecup and battery ..........IMP. 519.95 /USA 599.95
FM3A Specifications
• Lens Mount: Nikon F mount lenses
• Focus Modes: Manual
• Exposure Modes: Aperture priority and
manual
• Exposure Metering: Centerweighted
• Metering Range: EV -1 to 20 @ ISO 100
with f/1.4 Lens
• Shutter Speed: 1/4000th to 8 Seconds +
Bulb, with sync at 1/250th second
• Exposure compensation: ±2 EV in 1/3 EV
increments
• ISO: 25-5000 (DX), 12-6400 (manual)
• Film Wind: Manual
• Focusing Screen: Interchangeable (includes
K3 screen with split image & microprism)
• Diopter Correction: Interchangeable comes
standard with -1
• Self Timer: 10-Second delay
• Remote Control: Accepts standard mechani-
cal cable release
• PC Terminal: Yes
• Depth-of-Field Preview:Yes
• Mirror Lock-Up: Yes (when self timer is
used) Multiple Exposure Yes
• Power: 3-volt DL13/N lithium battery
• Dimensions: 5.6 x 3.5 x 2.3˝ (WxHxD)
• Weight: 1.26 lb