Found a Mint FM3A at the local Camera store in San Antonio while coming back from the hospital. I had my wife stop in, and I went in, and there was a beautiful FM3A w/50mm Ais lens sitting in the used case. For those who have used this camera, is it a good one?
Good camera to have if you anticipate travel to places with inclement weather and no services although a less expensive version of the FM family would be fine too. Seal-a-meal it and toss it in with your stuff and dozen rolls of film for just in case. I would include some print/negative film as well for the exposure latitude (heck, they shoot movies on it. It can't be all that bad...), write down some basic exposure rules for sunlight and overcast in case of complete electronic failure and tape it to the camera back. These old mechanical cameras can save the day. Plus they are epically cool pieces of old school manufacture.
Price seems high. Just found this on the local CL...
"Nikon FM3A 35mm camera - purchased new in 2005, hardly used. ***This camera is a collector's item.*** Comes with Sigma 70mm lens, Nikon 70-210mm zoom lens, Seikanon macro lens, set of close-up lenses, Sunpak flash, and new carrying case"
