Nikon FM3a missing part of viewfinder

sruddy · Jul 30, 2020

Hi all, I'm thinking of bidding on a Fm3a but it's missing the ring that screws on the viewfinder. I looked and can't find a replacement. Maybe it's the same as another model? I don't want to bid if I cant source one.
Thanks,
Steve

BrianShaw · Jul 30, 2020

Common size for FA, FE, and FM series. Plentiful supply seems to exist.

sruddy · Jul 30, 2020

BrianShaw said:
Common size for FA, FE, and FM series. Plentiful supply seems to exist.

Great, Thanks Brian

BrianShaw · Jul 30, 2020

Google or eBay search “Nikon FM eyepiece”

sruddy · Jul 30, 2020

I'm going to pass. Turns out the seller purchased it two weeks ago from Japan. He said he is reselling due to finding he prefers a rangefinder. I found the original sellers listing. Neither seller mentioned a dent or chipped paint or missing part. Both said nearly mint.

film_man · Jul 31, 2020

For future reference, this is the same part for FA/FE/FM2/FM3A. Readily available, I just bought one for my FM2.

Huss · Jul 31, 2020

sruddy said:
I'm going to pass. Turns out the seller purchased it two weeks ago from Japan. He said he is reselling due to finding he prefers a rangefinder. I found the original sellers listing. Neither seller mentioned a dent or chipped paint or missing part. Both said nearly mint.

Japanese sellers nowadays seem to describe gear run over by a bus as Excellent ++++++ or Mint -...

Nitroplait · Aug 4, 2020

Huss said:
Japanese sellers nowadays seem to describe gear run over by a bus as Excellent ++++++ or Mint -...

Except it is rarely Japanese sellers, but people profiting from the reputation of Japanese sellers, selling out of Japan. This is a known problem - and if you buy from Japan you need to be able to differentiate.

mshchem · Aug 4, 2020

Nitroplait said:
Except it is rarely Japanese sellers, but people profiting from the reputation of Japanese sellers, selling out of Japan. This is a known problem - and if you buy from Japan you need to be able to differentiate.

I find this to be very true. There's the long established sellers that offer very nice items, no surprises. It's the young crowd that advertise EX+++++ nonsense that you need to scrutinize their listings.
I've bought many items from Japan sellers. I'm picky and I've been very satisfied.

Nikon FM3a missing part of viewfinder

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