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Nikon · 35mm SLR
Best safe deal right now£757 Not stated · Body only · UK · 33% under typical
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Nikon FM3AUsed price, value & today's best deals
The last manual Nikon, with a hybrid shutter that works with or without a battery.
- Type
- 35mm SLR
- Film
- 35mm
- Made
- 2001–2006
- Lens mount
- Nikon F
- Exposure
- Aperture priority, manual
- Without a battery
- Works (mechanical)
Fair price · Working not stated, body only
£1,130
most £1,004–£1,422 · eBay UK, delivered
−50%−25%typical+25%+50%
Where most listings sitTypicalBest safe deal now
Updated 50 min ago
Price sheet
eBay UK · typical Buy It Now price, delivered, import VAT included| Working? | With one lens | Body only | With lenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested / working | 2 listedtoo few to say | £960from £583 · 24 | – |
| Working not stated | £932from £732 · 4 | £1,130from £449 · 30 | – |
| Untested or faulty | – | 1 listedtoo few to say | – |
| New / unused | – | – | – |
Each group has its own typical price, so an untested body is never compared with a tested camera and lens. Collector editions (black paint, titanium, limited runs) are shown but left out of the averages.
Price history
eBay UK · daily typical asking price
We started tracking this camera on 23 Oct 2026. The chart fills in as we record prices each day.
61 listings
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01 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon FM3A MF 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only - Chrome (Please Read!) UKNot statedBody onlyDealer ffordesphotographic · 99.7% · 25,804 feedback- Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
£449 free postage 60% under · check it View on eBay → -
02 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED All Works! [Exc+5] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN
JapanTestedBody onlyGraded ExcellentDealer shima-0201 · 99.9% · 761 feedback£583 free postage + ~£97 import VAT 39% under typical View on eBay → -
03 ▸ JP ▸ UNTESTED Read! [AS-IS w/Strap] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanUntestedBody onlyDealer arthera_camera_japan · 100% · 180 feedback- The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£598 free postage + ~£100 import VAT Not enough data View on eBay → -
04 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works [Near MINT] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintDealer japan_camera_direct · 100% · 244 feedback£620 free postage + ~£103 import VAT 35% under typical View on eBay → -
05 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Read **MINT LENS** Nikon FM3A SLR Film Camera + Ai-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 FromJapan JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded MintDealer harry_camera_japan · 100% · 1,964 feedback- The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
£732 free postage + ~£122 import VAT 21% under typical View on eBay → -
06 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon FM3A 35mm SLR Film Camera Body - Silver UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer steventology · 100% · 1,852 feedback£757 incl. £7 postage 33% under typical View on eBay → -
07 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body [Near Mint] From JAPAN #423 JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded Near MintPrivate seller zenmo.camera-japan · 100% · 1,059 feedback£798 incl. £30 postage + ~£133 import VAT 29% under typical View on eBay → -
08 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works [NEAR MINT] Nikon FM3A Black SLR 35mm Film Camera Body From Japan JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintBlackDealer fujimarujapan · 100% · 517 feedback£814 incl. £22 postage + ~£136 import VAT 15% under typical View on eBay → -
09 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [MINT w/Pro Strap] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller modern-classics-camera-shop · 99.4% · 304 feedback£825 free postage + ~£137 import VAT 14% under typical View on eBay → -
10 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED nikon fm3a camera UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate seller vall5731 · 100% · 1 feedback- Low seller feedback
£826 incl. £3 postage 27% under typical View on eBay → -
11 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED All Works [MINT] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintDealer jj0731ssh65 · 99.4% · 906 feedback£836 free postage + ~£139 import VAT 13% under typical View on eBay → -
12 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED All Works !![Near MINT] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintPrivate seller mirai_camera_shop_japan · 99.6% · 478 feedback£844 free postage + ~£141 import VAT 12% under typical View on eBay → -
13 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED All Works [MINT+++] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintDealer jj0731ssh65 · 99.4% · 906 feedback£864 free postage + ~£144 import VAT 10% under typical View on eBay → -
14 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Nikon FM3A Black Body Only - Boxed w/ Grays Receipt - EXC Condition UKTestedBody onlyGraded ExcellentBlackBoxedPrivate sellerBest Offer jbdarkro-94 · 100% · 13 feedback£895 free postage 7% under typical View on eBay → -
15 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Strap with Ai NIKKOR 45mm F2.8P Lens JapanNot statedWith 45mm lensDealer coco23japan · 99% · 1,480 feedback£924 free postage + ~£154 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
16 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Strap [MINT] working JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintDealer coco23japan · 99% · 1,480 feedback£924 free postage + ~£154 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
17 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED READ [MINT, Strap MF-16] Nikon FM3A Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Ai 50mm f1.4 LENS JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded MintBlackDealer shoham_36 · 99.4% · 597 feedback- The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
£939 incl. £30 postage + ~£157 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
18 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Exc+5] Nikon FM3A Black 35mm SLR Film Camera From Japan #0265 JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded ExcellentBlackDealer bluebirdjapan · 100% · 663 feedback£948 free postage + ~£158 import VAT 16% under typical View on eBay → -
19 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Late 306xxx [MINT+++] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintDealer jj0731ssh65 · 99.4% · 906 feedback£957 free postage + ~£160 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
20 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [Top MINT++++] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller shintaro_fotomart · 99.8% · 710 feedback£963 free postage + ~£160 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
21 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [TOP MINT] Nikon FM3A Silver SLR 35mm Film Camera Body Only w/ Strap From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller saycheese8 · 100% · 1,269 feedback£964 incl. £26 postage + ~£161 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
22 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED All Works【MINT】 Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Ai 50mm F1.4 From JAPAN JapanTestedWith 50mm lensGraded MintDealer edaryo · 100% · 1,178 feedback£973 incl. £15 postage + ~£162 import VAT Not enough data View on eBay → -
23 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED 【N MINT+++】Nikon FM3A 35mm SLR Film Camera Silver Body JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded Near MintDealer japan_fun_camera_uk · 100% · 1,771 feedback£981 free postage + ~£164 import VAT 13% under typical View on eBay → -
24 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [MINT+++] Nikon FM3A Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackDealer dreamers_camera_japan · 99.2% · 521 feedback£986 incl. £30 postage + ~£164 import VAT 13% under typical View on eBay → -
25 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED All Works[TOP MINT] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN #334 JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller shop-nakasone · 99.4% · 259 feedback£994 free postage + ~£166 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
26 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon FM3A Camera and Attachments UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate seller hughthurgur · 100% · 61 feedback£1,000 postage not shown 12% under typical View on eBay → -
27 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED [TOP MINT] All Works Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN #325 JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller shop-nakasone · 99.4% · 259 feedback£1,012 free postage + ~£169 import VAT 5% over typical View on eBay → -
28 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [MINT in Box] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBoxedDealer ab.japan.market · 100% · 752 feedback£1,015 free postage + ~£169 import VAT 10% under typical View on eBay → -
29 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED LATE S/N 297xxx [Almost MINT w EXTRA SCREEN] Nikon FM3A Black Film Camera JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackDealer sheekstyle · 99.7% · 730 feedback£1,022 free postage + ~£170 import VAT 10% under typical View on eBay → -
30 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Top MINT] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller konikoni0416 · 100% · 929 feedback£1,028 free postage + ~£171 import VAT 9% under typical View on eBay → -
31 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Late S/N305xxx [MINT w/Strap] Nikon FM3A 35mm Film Camera Body From Japan JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintDealer jj0731ssh65 · 99.4% · 906 feedback£1,035 free postage + ~£172 import VAT 8% over typical View on eBay → -
32 ▸ DE ▸ NOT STATED Nikon FM3a Analog 35mm Film Camera
GermanyNot statedBody onlyPrivate seller ljubitrajk · 100% · 72 feedback£1,044 incl. £42 postage + ~£174 import VAT 8% under typical View on eBay → -
33 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [Almost Unused w/Cap] Nikon FM3A 35mm SLR Film Camera Black Body Only From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackDealer coral-takesea · 100% · 954 feedback£1,076 free postage + ~£179 import VAT 12% over typical View on eBay → -
34 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Nikon FM3A Black Body Film Manual Focus SLR Camera Working JapanTestedBody onlyBlackDealer japan-shopping-market · 99.2% · 4,438 feedback£1,077 free postage + ~£179 import VAT 12% over typical View on eBay → -
35 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Extra E3 Grid Screen [MINT] Nikon FM3A Black 35mm SLR Film Camera From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackDealer sheekstyle · 99.7% · 730 feedback£1,083 free postage + ~£181 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
36 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED K3 Screen [MINT] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Strap From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintDealer shinhisa-0 · 100% · 494 feedback£1,110 free postage + ~£185 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
37 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED K3 Screen [MINT S/N 30xxxx] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Strap JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintDealer milyenb_64 · 100% · 1,158 feedback£1,130 free postage + ~£188 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
38 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED SN:247xxx Nikon FM3A Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Body [Almost Unused] From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackDealer lingenterpr-0 · 99.8% · 445 feedback£1,130 free postage + ~£188 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
39 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Final Late S/N 311xxx 【 TOP MINT 】 Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm Film Camera From Japan JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller cjmk-77 · 100% · 1,918 feedback£1,134 free postage + ~£189 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
40 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Top MINT] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Manual Film Camera Body Only From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller kaho_camera · 100% · 1,076 feedback£1,136 incl. £26 postage + ~£189 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
41 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Nikon FM3A Film Camera + Ai-s 50mm f/1.4 Lens from JAPAN MINT #4676 JapanTestedWith 50mm lensGraded MintDealer harmony_lens_japan · 100% · 1,168 feedback£1,139 free postage + ~£190 import VAT Not enough data View on eBay → -
42 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body from JAPAN Fast Shipping JapanNot statedBody onlyPrivate seller top-quality-japan08 · 98.5% · 1,621 feedback£1,154 free postage + ~£192 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
43 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works Nikon FM3A Black 35mm SLR FIlm Camera Body from Japan MINT+++ in Box JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedDealer harmony_lens_japan · 100% · 1,168 feedback£1,163 free postage + ~£194 import VAT 21% over typical View on eBay → -
44 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Near Mint] Nikon FM3A Silver SLR 35mm Film Camera Body From JAPAN #5518A JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded Near MintDealer gusulabo.japan · 100% · 3,603 feedback£1,204 free postage + ~£201 import VAT 7% over typical View on eBay → -
45 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [MINT+++ w/Strap] Nikon FM3A SLR 35mm Film Camera Ai-s 50mm f1.4 Lens From JAPAN JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded MintDealer myu_camera_szok_japan · 99.7% · 676 feedback£1,222 incl. £30 postage + ~£204 import VAT 31% over typical View on eBay → -
46 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED 【 TOP MINT in Box 】 Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm Film Camera K3 Screen Body From... JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBoxedPrivate seller cjmk-77 · 100% · 1,918 feedback£1,336 free postage + ~£223 import VAT 18% over typical View on eBay → -
47 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [Almost Unused in Box w/ Pro Strap] Nikon FM3A Black 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedPrivate seller ty_camera_japan · 100% · 656 feedback£1,352 incl. £30 postage + ~£225 import VAT 41% over typical View on eBay → -
48 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Late S/N 284xxx [ Unused ] Nikon FM3A Black 35mm Film Camera Body SLR From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackDealer shibainu_camera_japan · 100% · 1,299 feedback£1,354 incl. £30 postage + ~£226 import VAT 41% over typical View on eBay → -
49 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Almost Unused W/box] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBoxedDealer dreamers_camera_japan · 99.2% · 521 feedback£1,388 incl. £30 postage + ~£231 import VAT 23% over typical View on eBay → -
50 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Final Late [Almost Unused Box] Nikon FM3A Black 35mm Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackPrivate seller kensei.43 · 100% · 412 feedback£1,433 incl. £30 postage + ~£239 import VAT 27% over typical View on eBay → -
51 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [ Almost Unused in Box ] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBoxedDealer kazuar_64 · 100% · 512 feedback£1,436 incl. £30 postage + ~£239 import VAT 27% over typical View on eBay → -
52 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Top MINT Boxed] Nikon FM3A Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Instructions From JP JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedPrivate seller kimu_1572 · 100% · 1,447 feedback£1,593 free postage + ~£266 import VAT 41% over typical View on eBay → -
53 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Unused in Box] Nikon FM3A Silver SLR 35mm Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBoxedPrivate seller happy-cameras-jp · 100% · 911 feedback£1,605 incl. £30 postage + ~£267 import VAT 42% over typical View on eBay → -
54 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [Unused in Box w/ Strap] Nikon FM3A Silver SLR 35mm Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBoxedPrivate seller ty_camera_japan · 100% · 656 feedback£1,731 incl. £30 postage + ~£288 import VAT 80% over typical View on eBay → -
55 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Perfect [ Unused in Box ] Nikon FM3A Black 35mm Film Camera Body SLR From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedDealer shibainu_camera_japan · 100% · 1,299 feedback£1,731 incl. £30 postage + ~£289 import VAT 53% over typical View on eBay → -
56 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Perfect [ Unused in Box ] Nikon FM3A Silver 35mm Film Camera Body SLR From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBoxedDealer shibainu_camera_japan · 100% · 1,299 feedback£1,731 incl. £30 postage + ~£289 import VAT 53% over typical View on eBay → -
57 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [Unused in Box] Nikon FM3A Black SLR 35mm Film Camera Body S/N 270xxx From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedDealer zen-camera-japan · 99.6% · 590 feedback£1,753 incl. £29 postage + ~£292 import VAT 83% over typical View on eBay → -
58 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Hybrid Shutter! [Unused Boxed] Nikon FM3A Black 35mm SLR Film Camera From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedDealer sheekstyle · 99.7% · 730 feedback£1,766 free postage + ~£294 import VAT 56% over typical View on eBay → -
59 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Final S/N310xxx [Unused in Box] Nikon FM3A Black SLR 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedDealer zen-camera-japan · 99.6% · 590 feedback£1,805 incl. £29 postage + ~£301 import VAT 88% over typical View on eBay → -
60 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [ Unused in Box ] Nikon FM3A Black SLR 35mm Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedDealer haruharu_2010 · 100% · 381 feedback£1,830 incl. £22 postage + ~£305 import VAT 62% over typical View on eBay → -
61 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [Unused in Box w / Strap] Nikon FM3A Black SLR 35mm Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackBoxedDealer myu_camera_szok_japan · 99.7% · 676 feedback£1,914 incl. £30 postage + ~£319 import VAT 99% over typical View on eBay →
Where these cameras are posted from
Japan55 listingscheapest tested £583
UK sellers5 listingscheapest tested £895
Europe1 listingno tested Buy It Now
Prices from outside the UK include about 20% import VAT. Over £135 the courier may add a handling fee, and customs duty can apply. Work out the full cost with the import cost calculator.
A * after the working status means it comes from the seller's description, not the title.
Before you buy a used FM3A
- Test both auto (battery) and the mechanical speeds (no battery).
- Prices are high: compare the cheapest few against the typical price.
- Fire every shutter speed with the back open: 1 second should sound clearly longer than 1/2, and the fast speeds should look different.
- Check the light seals around the back door and the mirror foam: they turn sticky or crumble with age (about £20 to replace).
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee covers a camera that doesn't work as described, but only if you pay through eBay. Our used film camera checklist has the tests to do the day it arrives.
Battery: 2x LR44 / SR44. The shutter works without one. Battery finder →
Questions buyers ask
How much is a used FM3A worth?
On eBay UK today a working not stated, body only Nikon FM3A typically costs £1,130 delivered, with most between £1,004 and £1,422. A tested body on its own is about £960. These are asking prices, so many sell for a little less, especially with Best Offer.
Is it cheaper to buy a FM3A from Japan?
55 of the 61 Nikon FM3A listings on eBay UK right now are posted from Japan. The cheapest tested one from Japan is £583 including about 20% import VAT, against £895 for the cheapest tested one from a UK seller. Japanese dealers grade cosmetic condition carefully ("Near Mint", "Exc+5"), but you pay import VAT and sometimes a courier fee, and returns take longer. All the prices on this page already include the VAT estimate.
What battery does the FM3A take?
2x LR44 / SR44. The shutter works without a battery; it only powers the meter.
Is a tested FM3A worth paying more for?
Right now tested examples are listed at about £170 (15%) less than ones where the seller doesn't say. A film-tested camera is the safest buy: an untested one can need a service costing £60 to £150.
What should I check before buying a used FM3A?
Test both auto (battery) and the mechanical speeds (no battery). Prices are high: compare the cheapest few against the typical price.
Are these sold prices?
No, they're asking prices from live eBay listings, refreshed daily. We record the daily typical price, so the history chart shows how asking prices move.
