Nikon FM3a, Should I get a second one?!

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I love analog photography and I love Nikon SLR's (I have an FM3A) but if you have one FM3A, purchasing another is like buying a boat anchor because in a few years that's all it will be useful for as film disappears.
Use the FM3A you have, while you can and spend the money for another FM3A on film while you can.-Dick

I was thinking of that too, or just use the money for a nice vacation :cool:
 

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Absolutely buy another FM3a - they are wonderful cameras with good features. My black FM3a was bought new and I wouldn't hesitate to buy a chrome one, provided it was in mint condition. Although I use all my cameras, I do keep them in top condition.

The reasons to buy:

- Nikon's last real manual camera (FM10 doesn't count)
- Both aperture priority and manual
- Can use it manually without batteries
- High build quality
- Nice viewfinder display
- They're just fun to use
- Somewhat rare and collectible - they seem special

Yes, an F2 is more of a professional's camera and has two or three more valuable features, but by now they've become common and boring. Can't say F2's are really fun. :smile:
 

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I love analog photography and I love Nikon SLR's (I have an FM3A) but if you have one FM3A, purchasing another is like buying a boat anchor because in a few years that's all it will be useful for as film disappears.
Use the FM3A you have, while you can and spend the money for another FM3A on film while you can.-Dick

Film disappearing? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!

Thanks for the laugh. That was a riot.

:smile::tongue::laugh::laugh::laugh::munch:
 

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Film disappearing? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!

Thanks for the laugh. That was a riot.

:smile::tongue::laugh::laugh::laugh::munch:

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Whatever the make or model a second body in a S.L.R. camera system is to my mind probably the most useful accessory even before you buy a second lens.
 
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