Nikon F3 - The Ten Years Review

Written By Robin Ferand

The Nikon F3

was the gold‑standard professional SLR throughout the 80s. Rugged, precise, and endlessly inspiring. In this video, I share why the F3 is still prominent in my film bag in 2025 after using it for 10 years!

PHOTOGRAPHS FEATURED IN THIS POST

Everything I use with my Nikon F3s

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Robin Ferand

French Photographer & Filmmaker living on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

https://www.robinferand.com
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