Nikon 1412059, F3HP instruction manual Foreword

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Congratulations! You now own one of the most ad- vanced and easy-to-usecameras on the market today_ With a wealth of exciting new features, the Nikon F3 is designed to be as up-to-date as you are in your ap- proach to photography_ However, before actually taking pictures with the F3, you should familiarize yourself with its basic operation as presented in the first section. For more detailed explanations and special picture-taking situations, refer to the second section, CONTROLS IN DETAIL_ A few minutes wisely invested now will pay 011 in years of rewarding photo- graphic experiences_

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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 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 pictureRem~ve the film Cartndge.15 Push in the rewind button @Rewind the film 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