Sync terminal @, Viewfinder illuminator @ | Nikon F3HP, 1412059

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Sync terminal @

A separate sync terminal with a protective screw-in cover is provided on the Nikon F3. It accepts all standard plug-

30in PC cords, plus it is threaded for use with a Nikon screw-in PC cord. When using flash bulbs or an elec- tronic flash without a hot shoe, it is necessary to use the sync terminal. Use the following table to determine the correct synchronization speed to set on the camera.

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I/lOOO 1I10Cl0 11500 Inso 11125 ( /60 JJO 115 I B I"

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8 X(II80 B

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c:::::J Synchrorrized c:::::J Cannot be used

Viewfinder illuminator @

A convenient built-in viewfinder illuminator lets you see the liquid crystal display shutter speed, including the aperture, even in dim light. While the LCD is displayed in the finder, push the illuminator button @ .

Note : The power s witch must be turned on and the shutter button must be depressed halfway prior to using the illuminator. Otherwise, it will not light up.

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Nikon F3HP, 1412059 instruction manual Sync terminal @, Viewfinder illuminator @

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 Close the camera back Take up the film slack Make blank exposures Until the frame counter @ shows Set the ASA film speed Set th~ camera for automatic Operahon.11 Hold the camera Steady Focus on the subject Set the lens aperture Infocus Inside the viewfinder Take the picture Advance the film Push in the rewind button @ Rewind the filmRem~ve the film Cartndge.15 Turn the camera off Controls in Detail Shutter speed dial Controls in Detail Stop action Subject motion blur Ill Exposure memory lock button Exposure compensation dial @ ASA film speed dial @ Memo holder @ Shutter release button @ Film advance lever @ Frame counter @ Multiple exposure lever @l Batteries Backup mechanical release lever Depth-of-field preview button CD Controls in Detail Meter coupling lever For non-AI Nikkor lenses with automatic diaphragms Self-timer Mirror lockup lever Accessory shoe @ Eyepiece shutter lever @ Sync terminal @ Viewfinder illuminator @ Film plane indicator @ Infrared focusing index About the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Evrangeofthecamera EV Range of the Camera EV Chart Accessories Interchangeable viewfinders Interchangeable focusing screens Accessories Motor Drive Speedlights Other Accessories Tips on Camera Care Never attempt to disassemble or repair the camera yourself Specifications Frame counter