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Description & Condition

Description

This is the Nikon F3, Nikon's professional 35mm film SLR with aperture-priority automatic exposure and an interchangeable finder. It was fully serviced in October 2026 and every function has been tested and works. Cosmetically it shows only very light signs of use.

Please note

  • The prism shows slight corrosion; it does not affect function or images.
  • Serviced on October 11, 2026: focal-plane calibration, shutter speed and metering adjustment, shutter curtain sync calibration, new light seals and mirror foam, and cleaning of the prism, focusing screen, mirror and viewfinder.

Condition Report

Grade Excellent (95%) — very light signs of use
Exterior Very light signs of use.
Optics & sensor Prism, focusing screen, mirror and viewfinder cleaned during service; slight corrosion on the prism that does not affect viewing or images.
Function All functions tested and working, including every shutter speed, metering, film loading, advance and rewind.
Modifications None — original factory finish
Included Camera body only (with body cap)

Specifications

Brand Nikon
Series Nikon Film SLR
Model F3
Type 35mm film SLR
Mount Nikon F
Shutter Electronically controlled focal-plane, 8 s to 1/2000 s
Exposure modes Aperture-priority auto and manual
Metering Center-weighted TTL

Status: Pre-owned, one unit available. Every item is inspected and tested by our technician before it ships, and the photos show the actual item. Ships by express courier from one of our offices (most items ship from China or Japan), typically within 7–12 business days, with free shipping to the US. US import duties are not included in the price; see below.

Shipping and import duties — please read before ordering

Zerka Studio has offices in China, Japan and the United States, and our inventory is shared between them; most items ship from China or Japan. This item was made in Japan. When an item ships from outside the US, US Customs charges import duty based on the country where it was made. For cameras made in Japan the duty is currently about 12.5% of the item's value. Import duties and taxes are not included in our price and are not collected at checkout: if they apply, the courier will ask you to pay them, together with its customs clearance fee, before or at delivery. Rates are set by US Customs and may change. If you are not sure where this item will ship from, please contact us before ordering and we will confirm. If a shipment is refused because the duties were not paid, the duties, the shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee will be deducted from your refund.

How we grade condition

Every item is inspected and tested by our technician before it ships, and the photos show the actual item. Each listing has its own Condition Report; the grade sums it up:

  • Unused — never used; the packaging may have been opened for inspection.
  • Like New (98–99%) — no visible signs of use, or only the faintest marks.
  • Excellent (95%) — light signs of use, with no dents or notable marks.
  • Very Good (90%) — visible light wear, such as small scratches or rubbing.
  • Good (85–89%) — clear signs of use, such as scratches, paint wear or brassing.
  • Fair (80% or below) — heavy wear.
  • For parts or repair — not fully working.

Anything that affects use or value, such as marks on the glass, repairs, a repaint or a deliberately brassed finish, is listed under Please note on the item page.

Shipping & duties

Ships by express courier, typically within 7–12 business days. Shipping is calculated at checkout. Import duties and taxes, if any, are paid by the buyer.