The Nikon F3 is the original Italian super model, a classic beauty that never ages.
@exert20207 жыл бұрын
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
@cristinahernandez53475 жыл бұрын
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
@HENNO.4 жыл бұрын
2020. This was released 40 years ago! And I just got mine today.
@happypinback4 жыл бұрын
Samuel Hennessy congrats!! I got mine yesterday 😀
@Blueangel2903934 жыл бұрын
same! arrived just today :D but not hp version, but with Mf-14! ^^
@MeTheDroidor4 жыл бұрын
I purchase mine two days ago, I am waiting for it to arrive home.
@creatifartiste4 жыл бұрын
I see you Sam
@robertkeirstead32374 жыл бұрын
Samuel Hennessy You will enjoy using it. Wonderful blend of form and function. Refined and simple.
@sollykhan23854 жыл бұрын
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 🌚
@eladbari7 жыл бұрын
Best simplest explanation of Ai vs. Npn-Ai Nikkor lenses! Thanks alot!
@robertdillon52676 жыл бұрын
Had my F3 in a cupboard for 30 years, this was a great refresher course on the cameras functions - Thank you.
@Bee-pi3bm7 жыл бұрын
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!
@cbnfvr27653 жыл бұрын
Just picked up an F3 today! Really appreciate this video, helping me to understand this beautiful camera.
@bigstick52785 жыл бұрын
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.
@McFitschii8 жыл бұрын
thanks for this very informative video, can't wait to get my F3 tomorrow.
@peterhenstock94485 жыл бұрын
Well done
@filmasart5 жыл бұрын
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.
@matteovrizzi4 жыл бұрын
this is the best visual manual for the F3 thank you
@PrimeStudios4 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@applecake37683 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@PrimeStudios3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I'm happy to help!
@skadidal5 жыл бұрын
Never owned a film SLR, but this video made me want to buy one. Great video! Thanks.
@danduvall90735 жыл бұрын
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!
@williammarkey60206 жыл бұрын
Learned some new things about my F3! Best camera tutorial; very thorough.
@fly-pedro6 ай бұрын
A very nice refresher! After +20 years in the shelf I'm going to re-use my F3 HP.
@GabrielBongailas5 жыл бұрын
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!
@melvinch6 жыл бұрын
The condition of your F3 is absolutely pristine !
@bluebiegrace18282 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! The most thorough Nikon F3 guide!! Thank you very much 😊.
@katerinecenteno20183 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how much this video helped me omg. Thank you so much
@raymondkilminster21945 жыл бұрын
very handy video which will come back to many times for reference .
@MeetKazuya3 жыл бұрын
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
@mccoll204163 жыл бұрын
you won't regret it! It's a camera you'll enjoy for many many years
@Mrshr3dalot4 жыл бұрын
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!
@filmic14 жыл бұрын
Nice survey! Very clear audio... thank-you.
@innokentiykrestovozdvizhen87954 жыл бұрын
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...
@catey627 жыл бұрын
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.
@MultiSciGeek8 ай бұрын
Smart idea! Seems those are easier to get!
@stefanol92724 жыл бұрын
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.
@mandrew317 жыл бұрын
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.
@ridethree5 жыл бұрын
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!
@MultiSciGeek8 ай бұрын
That looks like pristine fresh brand new new!
@45batman8 жыл бұрын
Clear and very informative. Just bought this epic camera. Now I know what all those extra controls are. Thanx.
@briansmithie48855 жыл бұрын
Perfect video manual for the f3 in my opinion. Thanks for the awesome video!
@acidsnow59156 жыл бұрын
the f3 is beautiful! what a beautiful camera! would love to own one!
@noximera17784 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great review. So much covered information, thanks.
@jonesturang33172 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this tutorial video.
@MichaelSeneschal4 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video. Thanks for making it!
@bluedunn3747 жыл бұрын
Great job, saved me reading the manual.
@MeTheDroidor4 жыл бұрын
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.
@aguavelo7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this video!! It was really clear, easy to understand and helpful :)
@cynthiawhite10025 жыл бұрын
This video got me out and shooting today; so helpful!! Thank you!!
@ianboard5443 жыл бұрын
Side note: if you wear glasses, the F3HP has one the best viewfinders ever.
@LucBogaert7 жыл бұрын
That was a really nice presentation, it will help me to push the "buy now" button on eBay :-). Thanks a lot
@BehindThePhoto4 жыл бұрын
great vid! thx!
@demiandorig5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! It was truly helpful.
@arosado6604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information.
@CARLA198222 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So helpful.
@hmahaux5 жыл бұрын
Hello, you've got a very beautiful camera, beautiful and clean. best regard
@michaelpatterson66782 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks
@hussainalqadhi11987 жыл бұрын
Great video, and a very clean camera you got there. Thanks for the info
@mikeortega60724 жыл бұрын
nice comprehensive review, thanks for posting
@PrimeStudios4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@notethis6 жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful! Thank you!
@radharcannaАй бұрын
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?
@PrimeStudiosАй бұрын
Not much. If I'm having a lot of trouble with a split focus I will resort to either focusing on another object that's at the same distance, but has higher contrast and is easier to see and then reframe, or I'll try to use the distance measurements and guess. Lastly I might try just using a flashlight or something similar to illuminate the subject better for focusing.
@radharcannaАй бұрын
@@PrimeStudios Very good suggestions. Thank you.
@dennisswiatkowski5 жыл бұрын
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?
@PrimeStudios5 жыл бұрын
No one has compared my voice to his, but thank you for the compliments!
@srfurley4 жыл бұрын
Dennis Swiatkowski you’re right about his voice; I thought his voice sounded familiar.
@silvipeach7 жыл бұрын
Great explanation!
@melinaesteban46063 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation 🤩
@craigflood85246 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making the film! Super helpful :)
@theolynwarrender2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video tutorial thank you! 👏
@radharcanna5 жыл бұрын
Great review, great camera. Thank you.
@arthurxu90726 жыл бұрын
thank you dude, this video help me a lot
@gaborgergely17526 жыл бұрын
Great explanation
@romanwang81767 жыл бұрын
amazing details. good job
@jimulder11094 жыл бұрын
Wonderful explains. Thanks for your sharing.
@bbayek55737 жыл бұрын
I wonder who are those 3 people who don't like this video.. :) Seriously.
@jani735 жыл бұрын
b bayek Canon users maybe..
@JDHogg5 жыл бұрын
Perhaps they are people who don't own this camera and still know more about it than the guy who made the video.
@antoniafeliciaburda28934 жыл бұрын
Parhaps for the black background...😁
@wildernessandme17443 жыл бұрын
Sony fan boys maybe.
@Chiragupreti4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review! Thanks.
@masairunning43235 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video - really helpful!
@avinashsimon19887 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this video. Its been soooo helpful..!!
@_LianaHardy4 жыл бұрын
I love this video; so helpful!!! Thank you for this tutorial
@PrimeStudios4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@45costas6 жыл бұрын
Thank you John .That was a great help.
@PrimeStudios6 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. I'm glad I could help!
@davidarellano13054 жыл бұрын
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!
@PrimeStudios4 жыл бұрын
The lens you see in the video is the Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AI which you can find here: amzn.to/2VH9LXv My favorite lens is probably the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D which you can find here: amzn.to/38mZYLg It's my favorite because it's fast, sharp, and lightweight, plus it gives the same focal length as the human eye.
@djrockid4 жыл бұрын
what a good clear clip! thank you!
@PrimeStudios4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@bobsykes3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@marqueetom814 жыл бұрын
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...
@PrimeStudios4 жыл бұрын
That's the 10 second timer: 8:20
@simonh87483 жыл бұрын
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!👍🏻
@reporter000075 жыл бұрын
Excellente présentation. Mon beau Nikon F3 juste acheté n'a plus de secret pour moi. Merci.
@becks68145 жыл бұрын
Very useful review. Thank you
@Adipper8 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks!!
@user-fe5yj6ww8r4 жыл бұрын
thanks for this useful video
@macbookdieter Жыл бұрын
I know this is a older video, but that F3 looks band new!
@stevea59856 жыл бұрын
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 .
@PrimeStudios6 жыл бұрын
The the Nikon F6 may be for you! I still have not been able to afford one myself, but one day it will be mine; oh yes, it will be mine.
@stevea59856 жыл бұрын
Prime Studios I found an f-5 used for 200 , dam I love useing it . With it's size people think it's a DSLR , when I say it's a film camera , I get more then a few negative comments you know the get with the times speech .
@manuelgomez97303 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot for sharing!!
@kmreddy-du2lb4 жыл бұрын
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.
@PrimeStudios4 жыл бұрын
I would double check the exposure compensation on your camera. If that checks out it's likely your camera needs maintenance.
@bernocreely46015 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! 👍
@josephohalloran7 жыл бұрын
great job on this vid
@filmniyom4 жыл бұрын
Cool camera 👍
@JdesignL5 жыл бұрын
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
@PrimeStudios5 жыл бұрын
Yes they can be changed and it's quite easy! The hard part is finding the one you want for sale online. Here is a page describing the different kinds of screens you can get: bit.ly/2VTgsUX
@peterloveson80757 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. A friend of mine is selling me his F3 so this video is a huge help.
@Matiyanezc6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the help!!
@nataliaramos59076 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!
@lindawilson46342 жыл бұрын
Great video. Informative/easy to follow. Battery question: Lithium 3v vs 2 1.5 silver oxides. Any performance diff? Got a favorite? Thanks.
@PrimeStudios2 жыл бұрын
Far as I know the Lithium chemistry should perform better and last longer.
@JAldenW6 жыл бұрын
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!
@PrimeStudios6 жыл бұрын
I hate that little red button to illuminate the display. I fell it is of very poor design. Also, the Nikon F3 was designed to have its viewfinder/prism replaced or supplemented very easily, so having a different viewfinder than the one I have in the video is common. You should be able to find different Nikon F3 prism viewfinders with a simple google search.
@monochromebluess5 ай бұрын
Often folks thing the red button is not working. You need to touch the shutter button to activate the light meter. Then when you press the red button the light works.
@VinoFigueroa5 жыл бұрын
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?
@PrimeStudios5 жыл бұрын
I think you mean a more modern lens with the Nikon mount...as far as I can recall this camera will not engage auto focus on any lens. Also, without a ring to control the aperture, it will stay at the same f/stop for every photo. Likley the smallest f/stop available for that lens.
@VinoFigueroa5 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeStudios thanks for your time!
@LourdesVillela11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@PrimeStudios11 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@Jayysam953 жыл бұрын
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?
@PrimeStudios3 жыл бұрын
No, removing the viewfinder will not expose the film. Also, it's normal for the film door to have a little give.
@jonathanabelmann80367 жыл бұрын
awesome video!
@pedropopelka31663 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@turdboman4 жыл бұрын
can this be shot at waist level with the prism removed ??
@PrimeStudios4 жыл бұрын
Yep! ebay.to/2Vsa5Kj
@karlivanr5 жыл бұрын
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!
@PrimeStudios5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the 50mm f/1.8D is compatible with the F3. In fact all D series Nikon lenses should be compatible with this camera. The newer G series lenses will probably work on this camera but there is no way to change the aperture.
@karlivanr5 жыл бұрын
Prime Studios yup!! That’s what I thought, that’s why I’m looking for Nikon lenses with Aperture rings on it... what focal lengths would you recommend me on getting? I’m having a hard time looking for a 35mm here in my country so I think I will just opt on other lenses! I hope you can recommend me some hahah Btw, thank you so much for replying! I really appreciate it. Can’t wait to get the Nikon F3!
@PrimeStudios5 жыл бұрын
The 35mm and 85mm along with the 50mm are all good choices to start off with.
@MeumGaudiumRivegauche6 жыл бұрын
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?
@PrimeStudios6 жыл бұрын
There are special eye pieces you can add to the view finder called diopters of different strengths to help correct for your vision. Once past 40 years old most humans inner lens of the eye becomes far less flexible and it becomes difficult, if not impossible to focus on things at close distances. The cheap answer might be using "cheaters" or magnifying glasses, or you could just do what I did and get laser eye surgery....Just google "Nikon F3 Diopters" and click the shopping tab, that should get you started.
@MeumGaudiumRivegauche6 жыл бұрын
Thank's a lot. In fact, I just removed my diopter and I am now fine.