Nikon F3

The Production Run: Introduced in 1980 and discontinued almost 21 years later, the Nikon F3 was the third in a series of pro-line flagship Nikon SLR's that now numbers six cameras. It was preceded by the various models of the F and F2, and followed by the F4, F5, and F6. As this is written, some New Old Stock F3's are starting to command prices approaching those associated with the F5. Less pristine examples of the F3, especially early ones, cost much less, and represent one of the great barga