I was tempted to write it followed me home, can I keep it? I recently read that the DE-3 finder used on the Nikon F3 has a lot more eye relief than the standard viewfinders. Given I wear eyeglasses, this is important to me and one of the things that causes me struggle to use the F2as in my inventory. So, I decided to buy the F3hp and try it.
My unit arrived about two weeks ago. I put an expired roll of Kodak Ektar 100 in it (like 10-years expired) and rated it ISO 50. I then proceeded to carry the camera for a couple of days on walkies with The Girl to test it. I finished the roll and sent it (and a couple more) to The Darkroom for processing. I received the digitized negatives Saturday. I will share some of those frames later.
The camera handles very well. With the electronically controlled shutter, it offers an aperture priority mode. That is my primary mode as it suits my preference for shooting style.
I am able to do well enough with a manual camera, making the shutter speed adjustment with the camera at my eye. This just makes it a lot easier.
This camera is a keeper, despite my love for mechanical cameras.
Life is good.