Nikon F3 Body & HP Head + MD-4 Motor (NiCad & MH-2 Charger) + MN-14 Date Back

Description

The FLAGSHIP Nikon camera many believe was the Finest Camera Nikon ever produced!
The Classic Nikon F3HP with Motor Drive
The Nikon F3HP 35mm SLR
provides form and function in one durable body - this amazing camera inspires an almost visceral love from professional photographers of the film age.  This one is fully outfitted with all the "Bells & Whistles": The
MD-4 motor drive
including
a single MN-2 16.6V NiCd Battery plus a Nikon MH-2 Quick Charger.
The back has an installed
MF-14 digital date back
that
imprints the year, month, day or frame number. Information is imprinted between the frames leaving the image unaffected. Number imprinting range from -2 to 2000; the year programmed to the year 2100; and daily alarm. Manual ISO film speed setting range: 25-400 can also be imprinted. The back displays a low battery warning - two new SR44 batteries have been installed.
The
HP Viewfinder
was introduced in 1982 and allows a photographer who wears glasses to view the entire viewfinder image without shifting the position of his/her eye from an inch away.
The classic Nikon F3HP was first seen in 1980 when it was known as a favorite among photojournalists.
This quality camera offers a professional take on photography in just about every setting. The body is comfortable to hold when using it for longer periods of time. Both amateurs and professionals can use this item to create quality images thanks to Nikon's attention to special features. This Nikon camera’s size is appealing to most photographers with dimensions of 4.5 inches tall and 6.8 inches wide. It weighs in at about 1.5 pounds.  The motor drive adds another 2 pounds The high eyepoint (HP) Nikon camera viewfinder is interchangeable and lets you comfortably look through the viewfinder even when you are wearing glasses. Made from aluminum alloy, these Nikon camera casings offer durability for day-to-day usage.
There are loads of manual features on the Nikon F3 camera that help it achieve beautiful photos. The camera's manual focus works with the finder, but this selection will also work well with autofocus lenses. A range of popular lenses easily mount and unmount with only a limited amount of effort. Nikon F-Bayonet is the lens-mount type on this model. There is a Nikon F3 zoom feature, which allows the photographer to get the best view of the images while improving depth perspective. With a shutter speed of eight to 1/2000 seconds, blurred images will be a thing of the past. Set the Nikon titanium shutter release to manual or automatic modes depending on your preferences. Information for measurements such as the shutter speed is displayed on the LCD. This easy-to-read selection makes quick work of setting up a great photo. The meter is center-weighted when used at full aperture. This choice makes metering easier for inexperienced photographers. Simply make any adjustments to the Nikon camera with the conveniently located manual buttons. This camera has been a long-term popular choice among skilled professional photographers. These options also make it a great choice for beginning photographers as they learn about photographic exposure techniques that provide incredible creative control. This type of camera also encourages standard settings that can capture a range of images without significant or complicated changes. Use the built-in self-timer for a convenient 10-second delay.  Among other prime features, the Nikon F3 body uses alkaline watch batteries that can be changed using a common coin as a tool - the camera battery has been replaced with this unit. The camera will shut off after a period of idling to preserve battery life. It can then be turned on by just pushing the shutter.  Attach a strap to carry this device around your neck or on your shoulder when you’re on the move. Film with speeds from ASA 12 through 6400 can be used with this camera for added flexibility. When it comes to the camera body, it provides a secure spot for accessories.
T
he exterior of the integrated camera body and motor drive MD-4 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The novel design aiming at a simple form with a concave section on the front of the body for gripping and
the impressive red vertical line
exerted a large influence on subsequent camera designs.
To guide the purchaser through the features of this terrific camera,
I've included a reproduction copies of both 1. the F3 Manual and 2. the MD-4 Manual
I purchased this lovely camera in 1982 for over ,100 (which is over ,500 in 2021 value).   It is truly bittersweet that I part with it . . . as it has seen lots of 35 mm memories over the years with me.  It has been kept in wonderful condition as the photos demonstrate.
Although the world has gone digital, there is still a unique magic that happens when exposing silver based film.
For those who want to relive the magic of film . . . THIS is the camera that should be your magic wand.
Feel free to inquire with any questions.