The nikon f3 was the last in the nikon series of manual focus, professional level 35mm slr cameras. Nikon continued to make the f3 even after it introduced the f4 and the f5. The nikon dr5 is very convenient for waist level or lowangle photography since it provides an upright, unreversed image for rightangle viewing. Optional finders were the da20 designed for action, 6x high magnification dw21, and the waist level dw20. Turn the lens focusing ring until the image in the viewfinder becomes sharp. Other than the standard multimetered dp20, an action finder da20, 6x high magnification and a waist level finder are available as optional accessory. You can get eye level, waist level, magnification and action finders.
The nikon f3 was nikons professional slr camera released in 1980, alongside the consumer fm2 and fe2. A few minutes wisely invested now will pay off later in many years of rewarding photographic experiences. Highmagnification finder dw21 waist level finder dw20 the f4 ae. Individual eyesight adjustment is possible with the builtin diopter. The waist level finder was patterned after the design of waist level finders common on medium format cameras.
The f3 was the first professional nikon to feature electronic shutter controls. Nikon dw4 waist level 6x viewfinder box 4 f3 f3p f3t dw4 macro close up finder. Accessories interchangeable viewfinders addition to the de2 eye level finder, the f3 various other interchangeable viewfinders. The waistlevel finder was patterned after the design of waistlevel finders common on medium format cameras. In 1959, when nikon rolled out its first ever singlelens reflex slr camera, the company took possession of f and it has been symbolic in the photography world ever since. Thirty years after its release, the nikon f4 is more valuable than ever. The dw3 waistlevel finder is ideal when you want to use the camera at a low angle or upside down over your head for shooting over crowds. The camera itself needed no batteries, though the prism light meter did and of course the motor drive if added. Sep 11, 2018 the question is whether or not the f4 is a camera suited to 2018. It works like a waist level finder with a permanently foldedup loupe. The nikon f4 was the third improved version of the original nikon f which was introduced in 1959. The nikon f2 is an allmetal, mechanicallycontrolled springs, gears, levers, manual focus slr with manual exposure control. To obtain the best results, keep this instruction manual handy until youve become thoroughly familiar with the fe2s oper ation. The rectangle of the 35mm frame means that the waste level finder can only easily be used for horizontal shots, and i take a lot of vertical shots.
Big clear viewfinder, rock solid build, silky smooth windon, well balanced mirror and shutter action unlike many high end bodies that are real clunkers. It is manual exposure with an aperture priority mode, manual focus, and manual film advance and rewind. The standard finder is the nikon dp20 which features classic centerweighted, spot, and matrix metering systems. The dw3 waist level finder is ideal when you want to use the camera at a low angle or. The ftn finder had been replaced with a standard prism finder and the original 50mm f1. The nikon f appeared in 1959, followed by the nikon f2 in 1970. Oct 17, 2018 the standard finder is the nikon dp20 which features classic centerweighted, spot, and matrix metering systems. In addition to the standard prism finder, nikon offered a folding waist level finder, a rigid, chimneystyle waist level finder, a larger sports finder that enabled you to view the entire viewing field without having to press your eye up to the finder a boon for eyeglass wearers, and a meter prism. When an f3 is paired with a de3 its referred to as a f3hp. It even provides matrix metering with manual focus ai and ais lenses. Nikon f3 is a 35mm film slr system camera, designed by giorgetto giugiaro and was manufactured by nippon kogaku k. Nikon was too slow in introducing their various af nikkor lenses and the tc16a served as an interim measure to bridge the vacuum and enable certain nikon af cameras to use the enormous range of manual focus nikkor lenses for autofocus applications. The dw3 waist level finder is ideal when you want to use the camera at a low angle or upside. They are generally considered the most reliable of all mechanical 35 slrs.
The f5 does a better job of showing depthoffield and focus with faster lenses, but is darker with slower lenses. With a wealth of exciting new features, the nikon f3 is designed to be as. About two weeks ago drew and i decided to go hiking, we brought with us the nikon f3 to hopefully capture cool photos of nature and to just take in the wilderness and get away from everyday life. Ive decided to sell my rittreck optika iia medium format slr. Digital camera nikon f3 repair manual 190 pages digital camera nikon f3 instruction manual. Nikon f4 is a 35mm film integralmotor slr system camera made by nikon between 198897. Nikon camera manuals explain all of the features and settings possible with your nikon camera.
See pages 4950 for the exposure metering system and instruction manual of each finder for details. Metering system matrix finder multimeter finder dp20 action finder da20 6x highmagnification finder dw21 waist level finder dw20 the f4 ae action. The waist level finder did not allow the metering information to be seen. The nikon finder, as with the previous f systems, is interchangeable. The f3s visual design was handled by giorgetto giugiaro, a heavyweight in 20th century automotive design. The dw30 is a classic waist level finder, the dw31 a 6x highmagnification finder and the da30 an action finder, all alike the corresponding finders and their features used for the nikon f4. The best lenses for nikon dslrs mar 30, 2020 at 19. Waist level finder dw3 facilitates lowangle and closeup work. The builtin flipup magnifier provides a 5x magnification of the center of the image for accurate focusing. In 1981 nikon introduced the de3 high eyepoint prism finder for the f3. May 24, 2017 shooting with nikon f4 waist level finder. The nikon dr5 is very convenient for waistlevel or lowangle photography since it provides an upright, unreversed image for rightangle viewing. Some twenty years after its introduction it was still considered by many to be one of the most capable, tough and ergonomically brilliant professional 35mm slr camera.
Nikon dedicated flash unit, plus rapid film advance up to 3. Read this first introduction top 5 macintosh for the latest information on supported versions of mac os, see the nikon web sites listed in this manual 3. After years of using my 6x6 tlr rollei, i got the waist level finder for my nikon f3, assuming it would be a much used accessory. Nikon f film camera waist level finder nikkors auto 1. Aug 21, 2006 after years of using my 6x6 tlr rollei, i got the waist level finder for my nikon f3, assuming it would be a much used accessory. Unlike the later f3 f4f5 and most of todays electronic wonders, the f and f2 shutters work even. These professional cameras have changeable finders. There is also a pop up 5x magnifier for more accurate focusing. This is the view through the vf, the exposure information is clearly visible.
A high eyepoint finder de3 is used here because it was the most popular prism among all models in the f3, here in referred as f3hp. The question is whether or not the f4 is a camera suited to 2018. F, f2, f3, f3af, fa, fe, fe2, fm, fm2, fm3a, and nikkormat series. Some twenty years after its introduction it was still considered by many to be one of the most capable, tough and ergonomically brilliant professional 35mm slr camera ever made. Higheyepoint finder de3 standard equipment on the nikon f3 higheyepoint camera. Starting with the introduction of the f2, nikon used the letters dw for their waistlevel finders, f2. This section outlines various functions and controls available in a nikon f3 camera. It can be used on the f if you remove the fs front nameplate by taking out two screws. Unlike the later f3f4f5 and most of todays electronic wonders, the f and f2 shutters work even. Careful attention to the following instructions will assure.
The nikon f3 has been selected by nasa as the exclusive operational 35mm sir. Dec 07, 2008 thought some of you might be interested to see the relatively unusual, but cheap and common, waist level finder on a nikon f. Waist level finder dw3 for use when the f3 series is used at a low angle or on a copystand. Interchangeable finders in addition to the standard multimeter finder dp20, the nikon f4s accepts three other interchangeable viewfinders. Nikon f waistlevel finder nikon f film camera waist. There is no distinguishable advantage over the de2 finder other than it. You can get eyelevel, waistlevel, magnification and action finders. Glass is clear, no fog, no haze, no dust, no scratches, no polishing marks. This camera has an amazing 6x9 waist level finder and can shoot 6x9, 6x7, and 6x6 the backs that are included will allow you to shoot 6x7 and 6x9 right out of the gate, and you can manufacture a mask for the 6x7 back to do smaller sizes supposed to be easy to do i never did it though.
It works like a waistlevel finder with a permanently foldedup loupe. The normal eye level finder de2 when used on the f3 is generally referred as f3. It is really the cheapest option that you could buy back in the days because it is unmetered but since people wanted the ones with the builtin meters for obvious. Aug 27, 2014 the ftn finder had been replaced with a standard prism finder and the original 50mm f1. Unfollow nikon f eye level finder to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Thought some of you might be interested to see the relatively unusual, but cheap and common, waistlevel finder on a nikon f. Dec 17, 2015 the nikon f3 was nikons professional slr camera released in 1980, alongside the consumer fm2 and fe2. Available metering systems depend upon the type of viewfinder used. It even provides matrix metering with manualfocus ai and ais lenses. Jul 04, 2011 the dw3 is a 1x magnification self erecting waist lever finder with a hood to keep the light out when in use. I want to acquire a waist level finder for my f2 and wanted to know which models will fit. Are nikon finders interchangeable between different models f, f2, f3, etc or specific to the model.
Nikon f3 35mm camera body and de2 prism finder at keh camera. Schneider a mostlyworthy successor to the f2, the nikon f3 brought italian design sensibilities to advanced professional slrs whose effects are still felt today. Provides an upright and unreversed image for rightangle viewing. Canon m fuji x leica m m43 nikon 1 nikon f olympus 43 pentax k pentax q samsung nx sony a sony e sony fe. View and download nikon f4 instruction manual online. The f3 also features ttl flash metering with compatible speedlights such as the powerful sb16a. Careful attention to the following instructions will assure precise exposure. All nikon slr cameras with a 19mm round nonhigh eyepoint viewing eyepiece thread including. Nikon f film camera waistlevel finder nikkors auto 1. The nikon f, f2, f3, f4 and f5 have each a camera body which can be. Together they are the only professional quality mechanical shuttered nikon cameras. Optional finders were the da20 designed for action, 6x high magnification dw21, and the waistlevel dw20. Interchangeable finders for the nikon f3 f5 camera models. Accessories interchangeable viewfinders addition to the de2 eyelevel finder, the f3 various other interchangeable viewfinders.
Reference information rightangle finder attachments nikon. The camera is still rock solid and still operates just as smoothly as it did nearly 50 years ago. Action finder much the same finder for the f above, designed for the f2. Waist level, action finder, 6x magnification, photomic, dp1, dp11, dp12 etc. If the software is not always report errors, click the download, thank you.
Only the dp30 has all metering features, the dw30 and dw31 have no metering at all which is done inside the f5 body, but the da30 has spot. Accessory altix arriflex c mount canon ef canon efs canon fd canon fl canon m canon r compact camera contax g contaxkiev contaxyashica enlarger exakta film and chemistry fuji gfx fuji x fujica x hasselblad konica ar lmount large. View and download nikon f3 instruction manual online. Moreover, starting in 1962 nikon offered the photomic finders, a combination of an eye level finder and an exposure meter that makes an f or f2 a camera with metering. Starting with the introduction of the f2, nikon used the letters dw for their waist level finders, f2.
Ive always felt that the nonphotomic nikons with the plain prism are among the most beautiful slrs ever made, but i have to admit that the waistlevel finder may even be more funky than the photomic heads. This web site documents my nikon f collection and is trying to show the evolution of the nikon f system. Nikon f3hp detail operational instruction part v mir. Standard eye level finder de2 standard equipment on the regular nikon f3. Highmagnification finder dw21 waistlevel finder dw20 the f4 ae. The waistlevel finder did not allow the metering information to be seen. The f3 works fine with every manual focus lens made since 1959, and works with all autofocus aip, af, afi, afd and afs lenses so long as they arent gelded. Nikon f waist level viewfinder 4sid version excellent wbox. A pdf copy of the original nikon f manual can be found here. The optics consists of more elements and delivers better quality. F3hp de3 finder introduced a couple of years later. The dw3 is a 1x magnification self erecting waist lever finder with a hood to keep the light out when in use. Aperturepriority automatic and manual exposure control from.
Featured name az name za price low to high price high to low ratings newest. This finder does not fit the nikon f2 or f3 camera body. We are going to look into a common and expensive item for the nikon f2 camera today the nikon de1 eye level finder. It had a popup hood to shield the focusing screen from stray light, as well as a magnifier to help with critical focusing. The f2 replaced the nikon f, adding many new features a faster 12000 second maximum shutter speed, a.
The nikon f4 was launched in 1988 as the third improved version of the original nikon f which was introduced in 1959. The unit mounts on the camera and functions as designed. It is one of the most powerful letters in all of photography. Ive always felt that the nonphotomic nikons with the plain prism are among the most beautiful slrs ever made, but i have to admit that the waist level finder may even be more funky than the photomic heads. In addition to the standard prism finder, nikon offered a folding waistlevel finder, a rigid, chimneystyle waist level finder, a larger sports finder that enabled you to view the entire viewing field without having to press your eye up to the finder a boon for eyeglass wearers, and a meter prism.