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Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
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When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.
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35mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex)
Nikon F mount (accepts Ai, Ai-s, AF-D, AF-S, P lenses -(except IX and G-type Nikkor lenses))
Manual
Manual
Na
Split-image microprism type (Type K3) provided as standard; matte type (B3) and matte with horizontal and vertical line etchings (E3) also available
Aperture-Priority Auto; Manual
Through-the-lens (TTL) 60/40 centre-weighted full aperture exposure metering system using a pair of SPDs (silicon photodiodes) and metering IC circuit
EV 1 to 20 at ISO 100 and with f/1.4 lens (i.e., from 1 sec. at f/1.4 to 1/4000 sec. at f/16)
DX: ISO 25-5000 with DX-coded film; manual ISO 12-6400
No
+/-2 EV range, in 1/3 steps
M Mode-1/4,000 sec. to 1 sec., B (Bulb), A Mode-1/4000 sec. to 8 sec. (stepless control) 14 discreet settings in all
Yes
yes, approx. 4 to 10 sec. Duration
No
Yes
manual
Eye-level pentaprism type
Shutter speed exposure meter indication, ADR (aperture direct readout) f-number in use, exposure compensation mark, and flash ready-light
no
Yes
No
-1 diopter
Accepts standard mechanical cable release
no
Choice of one 3V CR-1/3N lithium battery, two 1.55V SR44 silver-oxide batteries, or two 1.5V LR44 alkaline batteries; optional Anti-Cold Battery Holder DB-2 accepting two 1.5V LR6 (AA-type alkaline), 1.2V KR-AA (AA-type NiCd) or 1.5V R6 (AA-type manganese) batteries available
approx. 5.6 x 3.5 x 2.3" (143 x 90 x 58mm)
approx. 1.26 lb (570 g)









The FM3A inherits most of the FM2's features, like durable metal body construction and a classic centre-weighted meter. And the Nikon's first hybrid shutter control system enables mechanical shutter speed control to be operated without batteries at any shutter speed, while in A mode the shutter speed is electronically controlled for Aperture-Priority Auto operation. In addition, TTL (through-the-lens) flash control, DX-coded film speed settings and bright view focusing screens are also available. These features provide an unprecedented degree of flexibility in a manual SLR with the added benefits of selected automation.
The FM3A offers photographers access to the Nikon System, which includes the professional AF-S Nikkor lens lineup and many other AF and manual Nikkor lenses, in addition to a range of accessories.
With its classic exterior, simple operation and compact body design, the FM3A is the ideal camera for gaining entry into the world of pure, personal SLR photography.
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