Golden find at Camera Exchange

[Murph]

On the way back from the hospital, I had Lupe stop at Camera Exchange. In the used case was a minty Nikon FM 3A! Unfortunately, I did not have the cash with me, otherwise I might have walked out with this jewel. Haven;t been back in a couple of days, so don't know if its still there, but it was a beautiful camera!

[Lupe Talamantez]

I can see that it would make for a nice coffee table ornament that would inspire some exciting conversation among visiting TPF'ers.

[srwatters]

Originally Posted by Lupe Talamantez

I can see that it would make for a nice coffee table ornament that would inspire some exciting conversation among visiting TPF'ers.

Paired with some minty glass it can still create some excellent photographs. In the right hands, perhaps even better than all the whiz-bang digital models of today!

[ChristopherCoy]

Why is it upside down?

[Flea77]

Originally Posted by Lupe Talamantez

I can see that it would make for a nice coffee table ornament that would inspire some exciting conversation among visiting TPF'ers.

Spoken like a true "snapper"

Murph, fantastic find, hope you snag it before some someone else who doesn't appreciate it does. If only I had the cash

Allan

[SpeedRacerSlots]

what were they asking for it?

[Murph]

IIRC about $600 w/ out the 50mm lens. Felt so nice in my hand. But I have other things to spend money on right now, so I cannot let myself be distracted... Think 4880, think 4880, think........

[venchka]

Originally Posted by Lupe Talamantez

I can see that it would make for a nice coffee table ornament that would inspire some exciting conversation among visiting TPF'ers.

That is just so wrong. I have seen F3/HP with motors selling for half that.

One in Lewisville

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ele/1240178119.html

One in Rockwall

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pho/1228431007.html

And one in Ft. Worth

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pho/1238718387.html

[toolfool]

Maybe that camera is a bit over priced, but I do have to agree. . . .It can/will (in the right hands) still produce excellent results for any photographer who knows what he/she is doing. For all those wanna be photographers who know NOTHING about film/analog photography, this truly is a nice well built "coffee table conversation piece". I mean no one offense to anyone, but most photographers now a days (especially those who were born with a digital camera in their hands) seem to think that "digital" translates to "better". More convenient? Maybe so. Better/higher quality? NO WAY! Film still rules that catagory. Keep your eyes open if you really want a camera like this one. A better deal may come along. Another alternative for you to consider is one of my all time favorite cameras from Nikon. . . . The F100. A well built solid tank of a camera. Made for professional use and A/F too. An excellent condition model may set you back about $500.00 but I've seen many bargains and deals for this camera for less. Good luck finding your "coffee table conversation piece".

[Rainyday]

I was in Camera Exchange one day and saw a Canon T90. I owned one many years ago and took some of my very favorite pictures with it. It made me smile and feel sad at the same time. I also had a Nikon 6006 that I remember fondly. I love digital and wouldn't go back for anything, but browsing the used shelves at CE sure brings back memories.