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The Nikon F3AF of 1983 – an early, fascinating, ultimately unsuccessful attempt at practical autofocus in a stills camera.

Based on a standard F3 body, it added electrical contacts for two dedicated AF lenses, and a removable, separately-powered DX-1 head, which provided through-the-lens (TTL) autofocus. Focusing elements in the lens are moved by motors built inside the lenses themselves – a concept that is now standard in modern SLR and mirrorless systems.

Basically, take a Nikon F3 and an AT-AT Imperial Walker, smash them together, and you have the F3AF.

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Reykjavic, Iceland, February 2024

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Reykjavic, Iceland. February 2024

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Mum in her studio. February 2024

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Capitol Hill Portrait #2, Jan 2024

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Klesa, live in Seattle. Jan 2024

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Capitol Hill, Seattle. Jan 2024

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Bellevue, from Seattle. Jan 2024

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The Compound. Capitol Hill, Seattle. Jan 2024

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Seattle, WA. Jan 2024

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Icy bricks.

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Capitol Hill portrait. Seattle, Jan 2024

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Long Beach, WA. Dec 2023

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Seattle, WA. Nov 2023

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Seattle, WA. Dec 2023

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Cat sitting over Xmas in central Oregon.

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Long Beach, WA. Dec 2023

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