Nikon 1412059, F3HP Meter coupling lever, For non-AI Nikkor lenses with automatic diaphragms

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Meter coupling lever ®

Push the meter coupling lever release button @ and lock the meter coupling lever in the "up" position before mounting a non -AI Nikkor lens . Then perform stopped- down metering in the following manner :

For non-AI Nikkor lenses with automatic diaphragms

On AUTO: Push in and hold the depth -of-field preview button while you trip the shutter .

Caution: If the depth -a/·/ield preview bullan is not depressed all the way, the mirror may remain in the "up" position.

On MANUAL: Select a shutter speed. Then hold in the preview button and turn the aperture ring until the

"- +" symbol appears in the finder. Release the preview button and take the shot.

For non-AI lenses or accessories without automatic diaphragms

On AUTO: Stop the lens down manually until the de- 27 sired shutter speed appears in the finder . Then take

the picture.

On MANUAL: Adjust the shutter speed or aperture until the "- +" sign appears .

For fixed-aperture reflex lenses. photomicrography. or astrophotography

On AUTO: No control is necessary.

On MANUAL: Adjust the shutter speed dial until the

"- +" appears.

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Page Table of Contents Foreword Remove the battery Chamber lid @ Install the batteriesReplace the battery Chamber lid Move the power switch to uncover the red dot Check battery powerTouch the shutter release Button @ lightly Install the film cartridge Mount the lens onto CameraOpen the camera back Insert the film leader in the takeup spool Make blank exposures Until the frame counter @ shows Close the camera back Take up the film slackSet th~ camera for automatic Operahon.11 Set the ASA film speedFocus on the subject Hold the camera SteadyInfocus Inside the viewfinder Set the lens apertureAdvance the film Take the picturePush in the rewind button @ Rewind the filmRem~ve the film Cartndge.15 Turn the camera off Shutter speed dial Controls in DetailControls in Detail Stop action Subject motion blur Exposure memory lock button IllASA film speed dial @ Exposure compensation dial @Shutter release button @ Memo holder @Frame counter @ Film advance lever @Batteries Multiple exposure lever @lDepth-of-field preview button CD Backup mechanical release leverControls in Detail For non-AI Nikkor lenses with automatic diaphragms Meter coupling leverMirror lockup lever Self-timerEyepiece shutter lever @ Accessory shoe @Viewfinder illuminator @ Sync terminal @Infrared focusing index Film plane indicator @About the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Evrangeofthecamera EV Range of the Camera EV Chart Interchangeable viewfinders AccessoriesInterchangeable focusing screens Accessories Motor Drive Speedlights Other Accessories Tips on Camera Care Never attempt to disassemble or repair the camera yourself Specifications Frame counter