Nikon F3HP, 1412059 instruction manual Ill, Exposure memory lock button

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When there is a substantial difference between the main

 

subject and the background, unimportant bright spots or

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20dark spots are likely to fool the camera's metering , result- ing in under -or overexposure (see Fig. I). One way to make exposure compensation is to use the memory lock. This control allows you to lock in an exposure reading with the camera on automatic control. To compensate for an excessively bright or dark background, center the main subject in the viewfinder or move in close to the subject, depress the memory lock button and hold it in; then recompose and shoot (see Fig. 2).

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Page Table of Contents Foreword Replace the battery Chamber lid Remove the battery Chamber lid @Install the batteries Touch the shutter release Button @ lightly Move the power switch to uncover the red dotCheck battery power Open the camera back Install the film cartridgeMount the lens onto Camera Insert the film leader in the takeup spool Close the camera back Take up the film slack Make blank exposures Until the frame counter @ showsSet the ASA film speed Set th~ camera for automatic Operahon.11Hold the camera Steady Focus on the subjectSet the lens aperture Infocus Inside the viewfinderTake the picture Advance the filmRem~ve the film Cartndge.15 Push in the rewind button @Rewind the film Turn the camera off Controls in Detail Shutter speed dialControls in Detail Stop action Subject motion blur Ill Exposure memory lock buttonExposure compensation dial @ ASA film speed dial @Memo holder @ Shutter release button @Film advance lever @ Frame counter @Multiple exposure lever @l BatteriesBackup mechanical release lever Depth-of-field preview button CDControls in Detail Meter coupling lever For non-AI Nikkor lenses with automatic diaphragmsSelf-timer Mirror lockup leverAccessory shoe @ Eyepiece shutter lever @Sync terminal @ Viewfinder illuminator @Film plane indicator @ Infrared focusing indexAbout the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Evrangeofthecamera EV Range of the Camera EV Chart Accessories Interchangeable viewfindersInterchangeable focusing screens Accessories Motor Drive Speedlights Other Accessories Tips on Camera Care Never attempt to disassemble or repair the camera yourself Specifications Frame counter