What a great camera.

Feb 08, 2021,02:30 AM
 

I enjoyed its compactness and weight. The aperture priority mode can be very relaxing while going out for a simple walk with the kids. Unfortunately, mine is dying. The winding mechanism shows some failure and the most skilled repair guy in Paris area was reluctant to open it since the flexible electronic circuits are just waiting to tear. I put it aside and I'll try to have a look inside someday...

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Just a bit of humour

 
 By: Steyr : February 7th, 2021-14:55
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;)

 
 By: amanico : February 7th, 2021-14:59

Even with that big lens the F3 looks like a crop sensor camera ;)

 
 By: cshimokita : February 7th, 2021-16:08
Nice collection, great way to start off the week... Casey

What a great camera.

 
 By: Steyr : February 8th, 2021-02:30
I enjoyed its compactness and weight. The aperture priority mode can be very relaxing while going out for a simple walk with the kids. Unfortunately, mine is dying. The winding mechanism shows some failure and the most skilled repair guy in Paris area was... 

I am fortunate to have a top notch repair company here in Tokyo...

 
 By: cshimokita : February 8th, 2021-04:36
both my F3 and F3P and a couple of lenses have been worked on over the years. I have all the body repair and parts manuals, let me know if you need them.. Casey.

Nice table shot

 
 By: Quan : February 7th, 2021-17:43
ooopss floor shot, wonder which one is your most use cam

Hassy V

 
 By: Steyr : February 8th, 2021-02:37
my first camera when I went back to film. Modularity, reliability (at least in my case) and quite easy to fit in a normal bag. For instance, when going on vacation, I allways carry this one, with an extra lens, an extra back. I'd usually add 24x26 (M6 mos... 

Bigger players always exist ;-)

 
 By: Alfihar : February 7th, 2021-22:31
Best Ƙ ...  

You're right

 
 By: Steyr : February 8th, 2021-02:38
But I had to stick to medium format and smaller to fit the iphone frame ;-)

And it is easier to put in a bag...

 
 By: Alfihar : February 8th, 2021-03:09
My personal favorite combo... Best Ƙ ...  

The 50 1.4 summilux asp has indeed a great shape ;-)

 
 By: Alfihar : February 8th, 2021-03:23
Iā€™m probably mad or a purist or both šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

Love it!

 
 By: Geo : February 9th, 2021-12:37