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Nikon FM3A

The pinnacle of Nikon's compact manual SLRs — a unique hybrid shutter that runs fully mechanically at every speed without a battery, yet also offers stepless aperture-priority auto exposure when powered. The last and most refined of the FM/FE line.

Manual puristsTravelReliable everyday SLR

BrandNikon
TypeSLR
Format35mm
Lens mountNikon F
Years2001–2006
MeteringCenter-weighted
FocusManual
Shutter8s–1/4000 + B
Battery2×LR44/SR44 (AE + meter)
Fully mechanicalYes
Notable lens45mm f/2.8 P