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Description & Condition

Description

This is a Nikon F3 35mm film SLR body with its original box. It shows very few signs of use, has no dents, and every function has been tested and works. The LCD readout in the viewfinder is a little faint but easy to read.

Please note

  • The LCD readout in the viewfinder is faint but still readable.
  • The eyepiece has very light dust.
  • The foam insert of the original box is missing.

Condition Report

Grade Excellent (95%) — very few signs of use
Exterior Very few signs of use; no dents or deformation.
Optics & sensor Eyepiece has no fungus or haze, very light dust; viewfinder LCD readout is faint but readable.
Function All functions tested and working; shutter speeds are accurate.
Modifications None — original factory finish
Included Camera body, Original box (foam insert missing), Japanese instruction manual

Specifications

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

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.