Nikon F3HP, 1412059 instruction manual Mirror lockup lever, Self-timer

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Mirror lockup lever 0

When using super-telephoto lenses or doing photomicro- graphy, it becomes necessary to reduce camera vibration

28to the absolute minimum. To lock the reflex viewing mirror in the "up" position, push in the depth-of-field preview button and rotate the lever counterclockwise until it stops .

Note: Two Nikkor lenses require that the mirror be locked up belore mounting- the Fisheye·Nikkor 6mm 1/5.6 and OP Fisheye -Nikkor lOmm 1/5.6.

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's blinking self-timer provides a lO-sec . delay in shutter release.

To operate the self-timer:

3. Watch the blinking red LED 4. Don't forget to return the

®on the front of the camera. self-timer to its original posi- The LED blinks faster during tion after using it.

the final two seconds before the If you want to cancel the self- shutter opens to warn you to timer after pushing the shutter

get ready.	release button, return the self-
	timer lever to its original posi-
	tion. The picture then will not
	betaken.

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Page Table of Contents Foreword Install the batteries Remove the battery Chamber lid @Replace the battery Chamber lid Check battery power Move the power switch to uncover the red dotTouch the shutter release Button @ lightly Mount the lens onto Camera Install the film cartridgeOpen the camera back 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 filmRewind the film Push in the rewind button @Rem~ve the film Cartndge.15 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