*READ* Nikon F3 AF body #AF8303316

Nikon F3 AF Body

• Camera Type: 35mm Autofocus / Manual Focus SLR Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135 Film)
• Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount
• Viewfinder: Interchangeable (AF Finder DA-2)
• Focusing: Autofocus (limited AF system) + Manual Focus support
• Shutter Type: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter
• Shutter Speed Range: 8s – 1/2000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: 12–6400 (manual setting)
• Metering: TTL Center-weighted metering
• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority AE, Manual
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/80s
• Power Source: 2× LR44 / SR44 batteries (camera + finder dependent)
• Drive System: Optional motor drive (MD-4 compatible)
• Weight: Approx. 700g (body only, varies with finder)
• Build: Professional-grade metal chassis

Description

The Nikon F3 AF is a rare and specialized variant of the legendary Nikon F3 system, designed to integrate one of Nikon’s earliest autofocus developments into the professional F3 platform. It uses a dedicated AF finder (DA-2) rather than a fully integrated autofocus body, reflecting the transitional stage of autofocus technology in the 1980s.

While the base F3 remains a fully mechanical and highly reliable professional SLR, the AF version adds early autofocus capability that works with specific Nikon AF lenses of the period. However, autofocus performance is limited compared to modern systems, and the camera is still widely appreciated for its manual focusing precision and robust mechanical operation.

The F3 AF retains the classic professional handling of the F3 series, including interchangeable viewfinders, durable construction, and compatibility with the extensive Nikon F-mount ecosystem. Today, it is considered both a historical milestone in Nikon’s autofocus evolution and a collectible variant of one of the most respected 35mm SLR systems ever made.