Nikon F3 AF

The Nikon F3 AF is a single lens reflex camera. It comes from the Nikon F series and is based on the Nikon F3. This model comes with a special viewfinder. This viewfinder enables the lens to be focused automatically. This version was not a great success compared to the “original”.

The lenses of the photo camera can be exchanged. It comes with a Nikon F bayonet. This lens bayonet was developed in the 1950s. Since that time it has been developed further again and again. Manual focusing is not necessary with the 35 mm camera. The Nikon F3 AF comes with an autofocus. But you can only use a limited number of compatible autofocus lenses.

The Nikon F3 AF has a built-in light meter. It is designed for films in an ISO range of 12 to 6400. The SLR camera determines the correct exposure when it measures through the lens (TTL). The aperture and shutter speed is automatically set by the camera. The aperture and shutter speed are freely adjustable.

The camera comes with a bulb setting. An external flash can be used via the PC flash socket. The 35mm camera has a thread for a tripod. In addition, there is a connector for a cable release and a self-timer.

The camera weighs 950 grams and the dimensions are 14,8 x 11,5 x 9 cm. The camera needs two LR44 batteries (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Nikon F3 AF

The Nikon F3 AF is an analogue camera and needs to be equipped with 35mm film. 35mm films are still produced by different manufacturers. Possible films for the Nikon F3 AF are the Agfaphoto Vista 200* and the Ilford Delta 400*.

The colour film is a negative film and is processed in the C-41 development process. This development process is carried out by all photographic laboratories that offer the development of 35mm film.

The negatives of the camera have a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. The photographer must manually advance to the next image. There is a lever on the top of the camera for this purpose.