The FM3a is a wonderful camera, and the closest thing there is to my ideal camera. But not quite perfect - no matrix metering or shutter priority/auto modes. And unlike most people, I really like the lens mount shutter speed dial on the Nikkormats.
yes, a complete manual rangefinder with a format of 28mm x 35mm (4x5) ratio with prime lenses of 21mm, 32mm, 43mm, 90mm, and 105mm. lets call the film size 235? like 135 but have paper back like 120 film. have more space between shots on film, so as to cut better, and enlarge better on 8x10 paper. the camera and lenses should nickle plated, not chrome, and leaf shutter so as to synch at any speed. with multi exposure capability mid roll on any or all frames. i.e advance shutter without moving film. NO BATTERIES.
I actually like this idea. F3 with FM3 shutter, F4 metering options (the matrix metering on the F4 is not programmed for chrome film unlike the F6), film winder from the F2 or FM2/3 (get rid of that sloppy mess on the F3), and meter readouts from the.... Leica R8/9. Best readouts ever.
I can't comment on the matrix metering, having not shot the F6. My limited slide shooting with the F4 gave good results though.
What I would say is that the F3's winder and motor are both IMO VASTLY better than the FE/FM series, so I don't understand your reasoning there. Power rewind is nice! The manual advance lever is so smooth!
I have the motor drives on both my F3Ltd and P. They are much better than the Fm series, of course. But they are stinking huge! The film advance lever on both is light, imprecise and a sloppy mess. There is play in the vertical axis on all F3 cameras I have tried because of the ball bearings they put in there to make it super light. Really not pleasant. I find pretty much any other film advance lever on any other Nikon much nicer to use. F/F2/Nikkormat/FM/FE etc.
Nikon F-100 without a doubt.
With a door latch that is not made of plastic so it won't snap.
With a more ergonomic grip.
With better focusing.
With an exposure lock function that you decide when it unlocks, instead of unlocking after every exposure.
With a higher quality skin that does not get sticky.
With dust seals in the film door channels.
That would be a great F100.
I wonder if Nikon makes something like that?
A camera with the body and features of the F5, that shot 6x6.
Yes and we could call it Hasselblad. But I do not need the film advance and the autofocusing.
You could call it whatever you like...as long as it all came in one piece.
ETA: And the AF is a must. As well as the metering, advance, and all the rest of the F5 features.
ETA, A: Or the F100 features. I like that one as well. I've owned that one as well too.
It would of course have interchangeable lenses and film backs.
Nope. Wouldn't need those either. Basically just take the F5 and stick some 120 film in it.
But I change films mid roll switch between color and black & white or film speeds.
But I change films mid roll switch between color and black & white or film speeds.
My solution for the time being is have more than one camera . . .
I still haven't found one of these . . .
My solution for the time being is have more than one camera . . .
Buy 1 or 2 or maybe a dozen [10 if you are in a country that uses the metric system]
Yes and we could call it Hasselblad. But I do not need the film advance and the autofocusing.
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