Nikon FA
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Nikon FA
An advanced 35mm SLR camera featuring the first Matrix metering system and a 1/4000s shutter speed.
The Nikon FA is a sophisticated 35mm SLR, notable as the first Nikon to feature Matrix (AMP) metering. It offers four exposure modes: programmed auto, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, and full manual. The camera uses a titanium-bladed focal plane shutter with a top speed of 1/4000th of a second and a flash sync of 1/250th. It is compatible with AI and AI-S lenses, providing advanced metering capabilities for its era.
Used FA bodies should be checked for the 'Nikon squeak,' a dry gear sound during the mirror cycle. The electronics, particularly the LCD display in the viewfinder, can fade or bleed over time. We verify that the Matrix metering functions correctly and that the shutter speeds are accurate across the range. The gold-plated contacts on the lens mount should be clean to ensure proper communication with AI-S lenses.
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