Collection of spare parts for Nikon F3 and F3/T including a F3 Pin Registration (not for sale)

Andreas Thaler · Nov 21, 2023

I managed this year - more or less by chance - to get a collection of spare parts for the F3 and F3/T including some F3 bodies, one of which is very rare.

The spare parts are originally packaged, unused from workshop storage, including two complete electronic boards in the box.

A remarkable find both for the collector and the repairer

First sorting

Top left: F3P (complete)

Bottom left: F3 with DE-2 viewfinder (partially dismantled)

Top right: a rare F3 Pin Registration with adapted MD-4 (complete)

Bottom right: Nikon F3 with DE-2 (partially dismantled)

Details Nikon F3 Pin Registration with MD-4

Circuit board for the F3

Various replacement parts with the original Nikon codes

Parts of the top cover for the Nikon F3/T

Part of the top cover for the Nikon F3P

Front plate and shutter unit

Screw covers for the base plate of the F3, which seal the connection for the MD-4 Motor Drive in a light-tight manner.

These are highly sought-after parts on the market

Andreas Thaler · Nov 21, 2023

Some details of the F3 Pin Registration.

The camera was probably used for montage of shots.

Information to a related F3 Pin Registration System:

https://www.pacificrimcamera.com/rl/01145/01145.pdf

Quink · Dec 5, 2023

Hello Andreas,
I have recently acquired the Nikon F3 and am desperately looking for the rubber eyecup DK-4 for the Nikon F3. From you collection would you have the DK-4 or DK-2 or the diopter correction lenses that fit the F3.
Thanks
Quink

Andreas Thaler · Dec 5, 2023

Quink said:
Hello Andreas,
I have recently acquired the Nikon F3 and am desperately looking for the rubber eyecup DK-4 for the Nikon F3. From you collection would you have the DK-4 or DK-2 or the diopter correction lenses that fit the F3.
Thanks
Quink

All right, I'll look in the box, but I'm afraid I don't have the items requested.

Anyway the DK-4 currently is available on eBay:

Nikon DK-4 Rubber Eyecup in box for Photomic F2 F2S F3 F2SB F2A F2AS F3AF | eBay

Nikon DK-4 Rubber Eyecup in box for Photomic F2 F2S F3 F2SB F2A F2AS F3AF | Cameras & Photo, Camera, Drone & Photo Accessories, Viewfinders & Eyecups | eBay!

www.ebay.at

Andreas Thaler · Dec 5, 2023

I am sorry, Quink

Quink · Dec 5, 2023

Andreas Thaler said:
I am sorry, Quink

That's fine. Thanks for the help and posting me to the eBay link. Thanks
Quink

Georgetech · Nov 5, 2024

Hi, Andreas
I am looking for these parts to repair my Nikon F3

Andreas Thaler · Nov 5, 2024

Georgetech said:
Hi, Andreas
I am looking for these parts to repair my Nikon F3View attachment 382784

This is the area to the left of the ASA/exposure correction wheel.

I don't have it separately, just installed in one of my F3s for spare parts.

Removing it is not an issue, but the distance between Europe and the USA is more of a problem

Georgetech · Nov 6, 2024

Hi, Andreas
Thank you for your reply. I will pay any cost to get this parts.
Thanks
George

Andreas Thaler · Nov 6, 2024

Georgetech said:
Hi, Andreas
Thank you for your reply. I will pay any cost to get this parts.
Thanks
George

George, wouldn't it be easier if you got an F3 locally for parts?

Georgetech · Nov 6, 2024

Hi, Andreas
I have been trying to find one F3 for parts but everyone is sold in working conditions. The reason I got to Photrio was by searching and searching for parts or a broken one.
Thank you for your reply.
George

Andreas Thaler · Nov 6, 2024

Georgetech said:
Hi, Andreas
I have been trying to find one F3 for parts but everyone is sold in working conditions. The reason I got to Photrio was by searching and searching for parts or a broken one.
Thank you for your reply.
George

All right, I'll send you the parts for postage, please contact me via PM.

Georgetech · Nov 6, 2024

Hi, Andreas
I am a new user so I am not allow to send PM. Can you contact me on my personal email *******@gmail.com so I can send you my address and send you payment. We can do PayPal or any other payment method that require.
Thanks a million!
George

{Moderator's note - please do not share personal details like email addresses in public posts. @Andreas Thaler can reach out to you by private Conversation/DM where you can respond with your details and agree on arrangements}

Andreas Thaler · Nov 6, 2024

Sure!

I‘d recommend to delete this post (mail address …)

Andreas Thaler · Nov 15, 2024

Georgetech said:
Hi, Andreas
I am looking for these parts to repair my Nikon F3View attachment 382784

I was able to find the parts needed in my spare parts inventory and they are already on their way to the United States

Part 762-2 is a foam seal that has since disintegrated.

655 should be present on the rewind crank not requested.

It is interesting to note that this is obviously an older version, compare the screenshots.

Old:

New:

Phil810 · Nov 24, 2024

Hello Andreas,

Would you happen to have an FRE resistor for the f3? It’s the glass resistor located under the asa dial - unfortunately I don’t have a parts number (the parts manual was not very clear).
I can send a picture of it if you need it.

You are welcome to text me on PM, since I am not allowed to pm you due to me being new here

Best regards
Philip

Andreas Thaler · Nov 25, 2024

Phil810 said:
Hello Andreas,

Would you happen to have an FRE resistor for the f3? It’s the glass resistor located under the asa dial - unfortunately I don’t have a parts number (the parts manual was not very clear).
I can send a picture of it if you need it.

You are welcome to text me on PM, since I am not allowed to pm you due to me being new here

Best regards
Philip

I should have a FRE in my F3 for spare parts.

I'll check.

Andreas Thaler · Nov 25, 2024

As far as the new F3 spare parts shown are concerned, I see them mostly as collectors' items, as they are rare in this form. And therefore I do not want to give them away.

But that leads to an interesting discussion: the meaning and purpose of spare parts

Phil810 · Nov 25, 2024

Andreas Thaler said:
I should have a FRE in my F3 for spare parts.

I'll check.

Thank you It would mean a great deal since I have been looking for one for a while.

Best regards
Philip

Andreas Thaler · Nov 26, 2024

Phil810 said:
Thank you It would mean a great deal since I have been looking for one for a while.

Best regards
Philip

Looks good but of course not tested.

Phil810 · Nov 26, 2024

Perfect - as long as you can’t see any cracks in the glass, I’m happy
How much will it cost + shipping to Copenhagen, Denmark?

Best regards
Philip

Andreas Thaler · Nov 26, 2024

Phil810 said:
Perfect - as long as you can’t see any cracks in the glass, I’m happy
How much will it cost + shipping to Copenhagen, Denmark?

Best regards
Philip

Only costs for shipping, I will PM you.

Wheelie · Dec 5, 2024

@Andreas Thaler Hi Andreas, I am interested in some F3 spares - if that's possible. I'm a new member so I'm not able to PM you, please could you message me? Thank-you

Andreas Thaler · Dec 5, 2024

Wheelie said:
@Andreas Thaler Hi Andreas, I am interested in some F3 spares - if that's possible. I'm a new member so I'm not able to PM you, please could you message me? Thank-you

Please see above

As far as the new F3 spare parts shown are concerned, I see them mostly as collectors' items, as they are rare in this form. And therefore I do not want to give them away.

Wheelie · Dec 5, 2024

@Andreas Thaler Thanks for coming back to me, I am interested in buying a DW-3 waist level viewfinder, non-HP diopter rubber eye piece ring and a replacement shutter release cable cover. Let me know if you have and are interested in selling any or all of those parts - thank-you again.

Collection of spare parts for Nikon F3 and F3/T including a F3 Pin Registration (not for sale)

Privacy & Transparency

Privacy & Transparency