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.