The Nikon F3 is the original Italian super model, a classic beauty that never ages.

just a note...if anyone is having issues with rapid battery drain do the following. it's very rare and they usually last for months or years but I've heard it's been an issue for some. simply take battery out and thoroughly clean battery and compartment with deionised water...even if it looks spotless and reapply battery holding just the sides or with gloves on. even a slight layer of oils can effect performance. as soon as I did this issue resolved and battery currently going strong after 6 months. apart from this the camera is a real tank and lovely to shoot with. enjoy everyone

My dad got this camera in 1981 as a present from my grandfather. We were moving and found it a few weeks ago, and it still works perfectly. Watched your video to kind of get an idea of how it works so I can take pictures with my dad since we don't spend that much time together, so thanks so much for explaining

2020. This was released 40 years ago! And I just got mine today.

An excellent tutorial/overview, just 1 slight nagging reservation, you used a black background with a fully black nikon camera, you should have used a pinch of diffused light onto the individual parts that you where describing, as it was a bit difficult to establish each respective item in dialogue.otherwise EGGcellent 🌚

Best simplest explanation of Ai vs. Npn-Ai Nikkor lenses! Thanks alot!

Had my F3 in a cupboard for 30 years, this was a great refresher course on the cameras functions - Thank you.

Thanks so much for doing this video! I have my F3 for years, but I got it second hand with no manual and I learned so much!

Just picked up an F3 today! Really appreciate this video, helping me to understand this beautiful camera.

I had two F3-HP's back in the 80's, swapped them for the new F4 and was like going to heaven. But still missed the HP, found one at a swap meet for $50.00. Still have that F3.

thanks for this very informative video, can't wait to get my F3 tomorrow.

GREAT tutorial. I’ve had any number of cameras for 25 years but this was my first Nikon. A few idiosyncrasies unique to Nikon. Thanks for the quick overview it helped me a lot.

this is the best visual manual for the F3 thank you

used to shoot digital with a loaner camera from my school, but since graduating and not being able to afford a dslr + lenses, i dug out my dad's camera kit with the f3 and a telephoto. i've been using the manual shutter release until i get the chance to pick up the right batteries but it's done me well so far. i can't wait to go adventuring with this camera over the summer. thanks for such a useful intro vid for this camera :)

Never owned a film SLR, but this video made me want to buy one. Great video! Thanks.

This is a very informative video that I keep coming back to. So nice to have such a clear & thorough tutorial in a sea of half-baked Nikon F3 KZfaq videos. Much appreciated!

Learned some new things about my F3! Best camera tutorial; very thorough.

A very nice refresher! After +20 years in the shelf I'm going to re-use my F3 HP.

Wow, this was an amazing video and very imfomative I never knew such an old camera was packed with all that technology that we take for granted today. You are the best Prime Studios, I'll be watching all your videos FOR SURE!

The condition of your F3 is absolutely pristine !

Wow!!! The most thorough Nikon F3 guide!! Thank you very much 😊.

You have no idea how much this video helped me omg. Thank you so much

very handy video which will come back to many times for reference .

Have never used a camera before and was looking to start out with this one. Thank you was a lot of information to take in

amazing video! I just got my Nikon f3 and am super excited to use! I was a bit confused with the light meter, but now think I understand. Thank you so much!

Nice survey! Very clear audio... thank-you.

I just bought one for the first time on 17/03/2020. Saw the amateur photography in 1985 costing £700-800, was thinking owning one in my dream...

Actually you can use a standard flash on them,you just need to purchase an AS-4 flash unit coupler...it slips over the the rewind knob and lets you use more modern flash units on it.

This week I will receive my first nikon F3 and I it's in very very good condition. Almost unused and I will use it with a nikkor 50 mm f/1.4 nikon f mount I really am excited to start shooting photos.

Thanks so much for this video! my F3 is only my second film SLR and it's very unique so I'm glad I found this.

You might consider a white background, next time you review an all black camera. Apart from that splendid video. Can't wait to get my f3!

That looks like pristine fresh brand new new!

Clear and very informative. Just bought this epic camera. Now I know what all those extra controls are. Thanx.

Perfect video manual for the f3 in my opinion. Thanks for the awesome video!

the f3 is beautiful! what a beautiful camera! would love to own one!

Wow, what a great review. So much covered information, thanks.

Thank you very much for this tutorial video.

This is a fantastic video. Thanks for making it!

Great job, saved me reading the manual.

I just bought one, I'm waiting for it to arrive. It is not the HP viewfinder, I like the regular viewfinder. It is practically new and with its box, serial number 199XXXXX, that is late model. I hope it works perfectly. I also bought the 28mm AI (not the AI-S version), which is cheaper than the AI-S and aesthetically I also like it better. Hopefully it is as clean as it looks in the photos and works well. Thank you.

Thank you so much for posting this video!! It was really clear, easy to understand and helpful :)

This video got me out and shooting today; so helpful!! Thank you!!

Side note: if you wear glasses, the F3HP has one the best viewfinders ever.

That was a really nice presentation, it will help me to push the "buy now" button on eBay :-). Thanks a lot

great vid! thx!

Thanks so much for this video! It was truly helpful.

Thanks for the information.

Thank you! So helpful.

Hello, you've got a very beautiful camera, beautiful and clean. best regard

Excellent video. Thanks

Great video, and a very clean camera you got there. Thanks for the info

nice comprehensive review, thanks for posting

This video was so helpful! Thank you!

This is my second time viewing this video. You’re a really good teacher, clear and concise in your explanations. Having used the camera several times recently, I’m having difficulty in focusing. It’s hard to see the split image in the centre, especially when trying to focus horizontal lines. Is there anything I can do to improve this?

Great video. Simple and clear explanation of the Nikon F3 workings. Thanks. Did anyone ever tell you, your voice sounds similar to Sam Harris's?

Great explanation!

Excellent explanation 🤩

Thanks for making the film! Super helpful :)

Fantastic video tutorial thank you! 👏

Great review, great camera. Thank you.

thank you dude, this video help me a lot

Great explanation

amazing details. good job

Wonderful explains. Thanks for your sharing.

I wonder who are those 3 people who don't like this video.. :) Seriously.

Fantastic review! Thanks.

Thanks so much for the video - really helpful!

Thanks a lot for this video. Its been soooo helpful..!!

I love this video; so helpful!!! Thank you for this tutorial

Thank you John .That was a great help.

I just ordered mine. Could you share the specific lens used in the video along with your favorite for this camera and why? Great video!

what a good clear clip! thank you!

Very helpful. Thank you.

Thank you so much for making this video. So helpful. I might've missed it but what does the switch at the base of the shutter dial do? It reveals a red dot, much like the on/off switch...

Hi PS, Great video and the F3 is definitely one way to ease my GAS, but please don’t review a black camera on a black background, I couldn’t make half of it out! Still, very informative and many thanks for posting!👍🏻

Excellente présentation. Mon beau Nikon F3 juste acheté n'a plus de secret pour moi. Merci.

Very useful review. Thank you

Great review, thanks!!

thanks for this useful video

I know this is a older video, but that F3 looks band new!

I would love if Nikon made a 35mm slr with today's technology , useing the best features of their most successful SLR's all in one .

thanks a lot for sharing!!

Great Review. My Nikon f3 reads two stops over as compared with the external light metre.I don't know how to fix it . Do u think all the Nikon f3 is like that? Any suggestions would be very helpful.

Great video, thank you! 👍

great job on this vid

Cool camera 👍

Love this and love my F3. I'm still getting used to having to manual focus all my shots though. Do you know if different focusing screens can help with this? Thanks a lot

Thank you for making this video. A friend of mine is selling me his F3 so this video is a huge help.

Thank you so much for the help!!

THANK YOU!

Great video. Informative/easy to follow. Battery question: Lithium 3v vs 2 1.5 silver oxides. Any performance diff? Got a favorite? Thanks.

Just got an F3 and a couple of great prime lenses! After watching your video, I think the little red button that turns on my LCD display might be jammed. Is this a common issue? Also, my prism is completely different. I have a cross-hair when I look through the viewfinder and no split-circle. If I replace the prism, would I be able to find one with this functionality? If so, what is it called? Thanks for this awesome walkthrough!

great video! needed a bit of a refresher on the camera and learned a whole lot more. Quick question, on AF lenses like the 24-70, how does the camera handle no iris on the lens?

Thanks!

Thank you for the video I'm better acquainted with my F3HP now. I'm just wondering if removing the prism while the film is inside will ruin expose it. Also when I push on the film door when it's closed there's a little bit of looseness is this cause for concern?

awesome video!

Thank you so much!

can this be shot at waist level with the prism removed ??

Watching this right after selling my FM10 to get this beautiful beast! I hope I’m making the right decision as I’m sort of excited to finally use the A mode again. I was unable to use that in the FM10 since it has no aperture mode in it. Btw, is the Nikkor 50mm 1.8d compatible with that? I hope it is! And the 50mm lens is the only lens compatible with the fm10 I used and the others were strictly for our d300 since they had no aperture rings. And Im asking also since the one I’m getting is a body only package... I’ll be selling my FM10 with its kit lens 35-70 f3.5, I’ll be buying a 35 soon if I have an extra money!

Thank you very much for the explanations. I wear glasses and I am struggling to see inside the HP viewfinder. Any ideas or comments how to correct this, if at all possible?