Nikon F3HP, 1412059 instruction manual Speedlights

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Speedlights

Designed to complement the versatility of the F3, the Nikon SB-12 is a direct-mounting electronic flash unit offering fully automatic through -the -Iens flash output control. Even with the camera on automatic, the proper synchronization speed of 1/80 sec. is automatically set. Then, while the shutter is open, the camera's Silicon Photo Diode reads the light reflected off the film and tells the flash unit to cut itself off when the exposure is correct . With a guide number of 25 (ASA 100 and meters) or 40 (ASA 25 and feet), the SB -12 Speedlight provides just the right amount of light for subjects located between 0.6m- 15m (2ft-49ft). As soon as the flash is recycled and ready to fire, an LED ready -light inside the finder goes on. The

40same LED blinks to let you know when the light is insufficient for proper exposure.

And for those photographers needing even more power and versatility, Nikon has created the SB-ll Speedlight. It has a gUide number of 36 (ASA 100 and meters) or 60 (ASA 25 and feet) and gives you a choice of three auto- matic shooting apertures - I/4, £/5.6, and £/8 at ASA 100. When used with the F3 via a special TTL connecting cord, it provides the same automatic through -the -Iens control of the flash exposure as the SB- 12. Other features include a bounce head and a removable sensor for auto- matic use with other cameras .

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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