Identifying Nikon F3: is it HP?

lxdude · Dec 28, 2011

BTW, Photomic means the finder runs on nuclear power.

fstop · Dec 28, 2011

Wow,not many people know that.

PhotoJim · Dec 28, 2011

The F3HP image is slightly brighter, not dimmer, but it is slightly smaller than the image you get with the non-HP finder.

I find the HP finder easy to use with or without glasses. I'm quite sure I'd find the non-HP finder difficult to use with glasses, so I'm glad I have the finder I have.

CGW · Dec 28, 2011

PhotoJim said:
The F3HP image is slightly brighter, not dimmer, but it is slightly smaller than the image you get with the non-HP finder.

I find the HP finder easy to use with or without glasses. I'm quite sure I'd find the non-HP finder difficult to use with glasses, so I'm glad I have the finder I have.

There's actually very little difference in terms of eye relief between the DE-2 and DE-3(HP) finder. Magnification is what makes the difference. Have both, wear glasses and actually prefer the DE-2.

guitstik · Dec 28, 2011

What are some of the things to look out for in the cameras and the motor drives, what should I be aware of?

Les Sarile · Dec 29, 2011

lxdude said:
BTW, Photomic means the finder runs on nuclear power.

Although commonly used to denote "advance electronic", I believe the Yashica TL Electro X is the one that sports not one but two symbols closest to that used in the US Atomic Energy Commssion logo. This must definitely mean nuclear powered . .

Identifying Nikon F3: is it HP?

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