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[Roymor]

This is actually my second post, but I'll use it for intro purposes....

 

I've used Sony cameras for hobby purposes for the past several years, but recently picked up an F3 because I wanted to get into film.  Still working on my first roll of B&W film, and have a couple of faster Nikkor lenses, one 28mm 2.8 and a 50mm 1.4.  Am very much enjoying the simplicity of the F3 as opposed to the Sonys and am excited about getting better with it and learning its capabilities.  I welcome any advice on the F3 that any other members can provide especially advice regarding manual focus techniques, as I've been using auto focus primarily, and on the proper usage of the aperture and distance info given on the outside of the older Nikkor lenses.

 

Thanks in advance!  Looking forward to interacting with other mebers out there.

[g4aaw pete]

Welcome to you. Plenty of advice available here from our resident film buffs.

[Brian]

Most Nikon F3 bodies have a "K" type screen in them: central split prism, surrounded by microprism, then a flat matte field. Typically means focusing using the center.

Many Nikon screens to choose from- I ended yp with an "E" type screen- etched lines and full matte. Easier to compose, and focus anywhere. With the fast lenses- fairly easy to do.

 

Check the type of screen. These are not expensive, and easy to swap out. Sometimes you need the split screen for some lenses, or other specialty screen. Find what works best for you.

[La Bikina]

Welcome to the forum, Roymor.

F3 is an awesome camera, I know ... I have one too.

[fallout666]

hi