Nikon F3P - Marty Forscher Modified

[RonVol]

Here's an interesting body that I acquired from a retired photo journalist.
First off: It's an ex NEWSDAY work-horse.................although it doesn't look as if it has seen all that much work.

[RonVol]

Second: It's a very early body - the 134th 'P' body off the production line.

[RonVol]

Third: It has a couple of modifications made by the NY City camera repair guru Marty Forscher.
The 1st part-modification is what Marty calls a "Pro-Bracket Device".

Here's a video showing Marty explaining how it works - https://youtu.be/KwecKv_5NYc
Explanation starts at 2:23.
Make sure you watch the whole video, absolutely fascinating what they did in that little shop.

[RonVol]

The 2nd modification made by Marty Forscher is the modification of the film/shutter gate, to create a mask. This would help identify the particular camera/photographer that shot the negative.

[RonVol]

..........and just for good measure; here's a close-up of the lovely titanium view finder.

[Erik Lund]

Very nice story! What a fantastic camera repair shop

It seems your camera is missing the Pro stop leaver itself,,,

[richardHaw]

that prism for the F3P is expensive now here, apparently it's the same prism for the F3L
nice collection piece. and as indiana jones would say "That belongs in a museum!"