User manual NIKON F3

[. . . ] Shutter-speed dial locking button Depth-of-field preview button Mirror lockup lever Neckstrap eyelet Self-timer LED Backup mechanical release lever Expose memory lock button Lens mounting flange Reflex mirror ADR window Film rewind knob ASA/ISO film speed/Exposure compensation dial Sync terminal Lens mounting index Lens release button Meter coupling lever release button Meter coupling lever Viewfinder illuminator Motor drive coupling Motor drive positioning hole Film rewind button Memo holder Tripod/Motor drive coupling socket Motor drive electrical contacts Battery chamber lid Motor drivecoupling cover Depth-of-field indicators/Mounting ring Focusing ring Aperture ring Meter coupling ridge Finder mounting/release levers Exposure compensation scale Exposure compensation index Film rewind crank Hot-shoe contacts Accessory shoe Camera back lock lever Exposure compensation locking button ASA/ISO film-speed scale Eyepiece shutter lever Viewfinder eyepiece Shutter speed index Aperture/Focusing index Meter coupling shoe Distance scale Aperture-direct-readout scale Viewfinder illuminator button Self-timer lever Self-timer ON index Power switch ON index Power switch Multiple exposure lever Shutter release button Frame counter Film advance lever Shutter-speed scale Shutter speed dial Film plane indicator 14. 58. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD BASIC OPERATION CONTROLS IN DETAIL Shutter speed dial Exposure memory lock button Exposure compensation dial ASA film speed dial Memo holder Shutter release button Film advance lever Frame counter Multiple exposure lever Batteries Backup mechanical release lever Depth-of-field preview button Meter coupling lever Mirror lockup lever Self-timer Eyepiece shutter lever Accessory shoe Sync terminal Viewfinder illuminator Film plane indicator Infrared focusing index ABOUT THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) EV RANGE OF THE CAMERA ACCESSORIES Interchangeable viewfinders Interchangeable focusing screens Focusing screen selector guide Motor Drive MD-4 Speedlights Other accessories TIPS ON CAMERA CARE SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT 2-3 5 6 - 16 17 - 31 17 - 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 - 26 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 33 - 35 36 - 41 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 - 43 44 - 45 46 FOREWORD Congratulations!You now own one of the most advanced and easy-to-use cameras on the market today. With a wealth of exciting new features, the Nikon F3 is designed to be as up-to-date as you are in your approach to photography. [. . . ] Caution: With the mirror locked up, you should not operate the camera on automatic. Even though the LCD continues to show you the shutter speed automatically selected by the camera, this speed will not produce the correct exposure. Self-timer The F3 High-Eyepoint camera's blinking self-timer provides a 10 sec. Push the self-timer lever to uncover the red dot . 2. Watch the blinking red LED on the front of the camera. The LED blinks faster during the final two seconds before the shutter opens to warn you to get ready. 4. Don't forget to return the selt timer to its oriqinal position after using it. If you want to cancel the self timer after pushing the shutter release button, return the selftimer lever to its original position. The picture then will not be taken. Eyepiece shutter lever When it's impossible to keep your eye at tho viewfinder (such as when utilizing the self timer), you should use the eyepiece shutter. This shutter prevents stray light from entering the eyepiece and adversely affecting the automatic exposure meter reading. Just push the lever to the left to close the shutter. As a visual reminder that it's in use, the blind is painted red. Accessory shoe Located at the base of the rewind knob, Lhe accessory shoe allows direct mounting of the Nikon SB-12, SB-16A, SB-17 or SB-21A Speedlight. Three electrical contacts provide for synchronization of the flash unit, automatic through the lens flash output control, and ready light indication in the camera's viewfinder (via an LED), plus auto switching to the proper synchronization speed of 1/80 sec. Three Nikon Flash Unit Couplers are available allowing either ISO- or Nikon F2-type direct-mounting electronic flash units to be attached. Caution: 1) For flash photography, it is recommended that you use a Nikon dedicated electronic flash unit which operates with a low-voltaqe current. Use of any other flash which operates af high voltages may damage the camera's circuitry Any damage caused by such use is not covered by the Nikon Warranty. 2) Even with the couplerer, the Nikon Speedlight SB-19, SB-18, SB-16B and SB-E cannot be used with an F3 High-Eyepoint camera when a finder other than the standard DE-3 or Eye-Level Finder DE-2 is used. Sync terminal A separate sync terminal with a protective screw-in-cover is provided on the Nikon F3 High-Eyepoint camera. It accepts all standard plug-in sync cords, plus it is threaded for use with a Nikon screw-in sync cord. When using flash bulbs or an electronic flash without a hot shoe, it is necessary to use the sync terminal. Use the following table to determine the correct synchronization speed to set on the camera. Shutter speed (sec. ) 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2 1 2 4 8 X(1/80) Speedlight FP Flashbulb M MF B Synchronized Cannot be used Note: When using a special electronic flash unit with provision for time leg, an electronic flash unit with long flash duration time, or the Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 IF, adjust shutter speed down to 1/30 sec. or slower. Viewfinder illuminator A convenient built-in viewfinder illuminator lets you see the liquid crystal display shutter speed, including the aperture, even in dim light. While the LCD is displayed in the finder, push the illuminator button . Note: The power switch must he turned on and the shutter button must be depressed halfway prior ro using the illuminator. [. . . ] Store the camera properly. Store the camera in a carrying case to protect it from dust. Avoid storing the camera in excessively hot, cold, or damp places. Always attach a body cap to the camera body and a front and rear lens cap to the lens when storing them to prevent dust from getting inside the body or on the lens surfaces. To keep your F3 High-Eyepoint in top working order, it is recommended that you trip the shutter and operate the film advance lever a few times each month with or without film loaded in the camera. [. . . ]