Groundbreaking Nikon SLR from 1983 that introduced the world's first matrix metering system, underappreciated and excellent value.
The Nikon FA is a semi-professional 35mm film SLR from Nikon, released approximately 1983. The FA introduced Nikon's Multi-Pattern Metering (Matrix Metering) — the first camera to use evaluative metering based on scene analysis. Nikon F mount.
35mm film SLR. Nikon F mount. Multi-Pattern (Matrix) TTL metering — first camera with evaluative metering. Programmed, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, and manual AE modes. Shutter to 1/4000s. At approximately 595g. Nikon F mount.
The Nikon FA is historically significant for introducing matrix/evaluative metering — dividing the scene into zones and computing exposure from the pattern, rather than averaging. This metering approach became standard on all advanced cameras from the 1980s onward. A milestone Nikon F-mount body.
On the used market the Nikon FA is a historically significant semi-professional SLR. Condition checks: shutter at all speeds, matrix metering accuracy, film transport. Nikon F mount — full AI and AI-S lens compatibility.