Nikon 1412059, F3HP instruction manual Motor Drive

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Motor Drive

One of the most exciting new accessories for the F3 is the MD-4 Motor Drive. This amazingly compact and stream- lined unit attaches to the bottom of the camera in seconds and advances the film either singly or in sequence form up to a rapid 6· frames per second-making it the fastest regular production motor drive on the market today. Actual controls have been reduced to only those neces - sary for convenient operation . In addition to the electro- magnetic trigger button (which also turns on the camera's meter when depressed halfway), there is its concentric S-C (SINGLE/CONTINUOUS) mode selector, a battery check button and LED indicators, two interlocking re - wind slides for automatic film rewinding, and a sub- tractive frame counter which stops the motor at the desired number of frames for use in cold weather. Eight

AA-type penlight batteries fit into a qUick-release clip housed in the base of the motor drive. An optional NiCd battery pack is available for use in cold weather or when you want the fastest possible firing rate . Once you attach the MD-4 to your camera, you'll never want to take it off .

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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