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  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  | Exposure compensation dial ⑮   |  |  |  |\n| ③Mirror lockup lever   |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Film rewind knob ⑯   |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| ④Neckstrap eyelet   |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Sync terminal ⑰   |\n| ⑤Self-timer LED   |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Lens mounting index ⑱   |\n| ⑥Backup mechanical  \u003Cbr>release lever   |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Lens release button ⑲   |\n| ⑦Exposure memory  \u003Cbr>lock button   |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Meter coupling lever  \u003Cbr>release button 2   |\n| ⑧Lens mounting flange   |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Meter coupling lever ②   |\n| ⑨Reflex mirror   |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Viewfinder illuminator 22   |\n\n2  \nTripod/Motor drive⑩Motor drive coupling        coupling socket 23  \n⑪Motor drive,Motor drivepositioning hole              electrical contacts ②4  \n⑫Film rewind button                     Battery chamber lid 25Motor drive⑬Memo holder                        coupling cover 26  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nNOMENCLATURE………………………………………………………2-3  \nFOREWORD…………………………………………………………………5  \nBASIC OPERATION………………………………………………………………6-16  \nCONTROLS IN DETAIL…………………………………………………17-31  \nShutter speed dial…………………………………………………………17-19  \nExposure memory lock button…………………………………………20  \nExposure compensation dial………………………………………21  \nASA film speed dial …………………………………………………………21  \nMemo holder…………………………………………………………………………22  \nShutter release button………………………………………………………………………22  \nFilm advance lever…………………………………………………………………23  \nFrame counter………………………………………………………………………………23  \nMultiple exposure lever……………………………………………………24  \nBatteries…………………………………………………………………………………………24  \nBackup mechanical release lever…………………………………25  \nDepth-of-field preview button……………………………25-26  \nMeter coupling lever……………………………………………………………27  \nMirror lockup lever………………………………………………………………28  \nSelf-timer………………………………………………………………………………………………28  \nEyepiece shutter lever………………………………………………………29  \nAccessory shoe…………………………………………………………………29  \nSync terminal……………………………………………………………………………30  \nViewfinder illuminator………………………………………………………………30  \nFilm plane indicator………………………………………………………………31  \nInfrared focusing index……………………………………………………31  \nABOUT THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY(LCD)…………32  \nEV RANGE OF THE CAMERA………………………………33-35  \nACCESSORIES………………………………………………………………………36-41  \nInterchangeable viewfinders………………………………36  \nInterchangeable focusing screens………………………………37  \nFocusing screen selector guide……………………………………38  \nMotor Drive MD-4…………………………………………………………………39  \nSpeedlights…………………………………………………………………………………40  \nOther accessories…………………………………………………………………………41  \nTIPS ON CAMERA CARE……………………………………………42-43  \nSPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………44-45  \nIMPORTANT……………………………………………………………………………46  \nFOREWORD           \nCongratulations!You now own one of the most ad-vanced and easy-to-use cameras on the market today.With a wealth of exciting new features,the Nikon F3 isdesigned to be as up-to-date as you are in your ap-proach to photography.However,before actuallytaking pictures with the F3,you should familiarizeyourself with its basic operation as presented in thefirst section.For more detailed explanations andspecial picture-taking situations,refer to the secondsection,CONTROLS IN DETAIL.A few minutes wiselyinvested now will pay off in years of rewarding photo-graphic experiences.  \n## 1.Remove the batterychamber lid 25.\n\n6  \nUse a coin to twist the lid counter-clockwise to unscrew it.  \nBASIC OPERATION-                        \n2.Install the batteries.Insert the two 1.5V silver-oxidebatteries supplied with the camera,making sure that the“+”signsare up.  \n3.Replace the batterychamber lid.  \nSlip the battery clip back into thecamera body and screw it tightlyinto place.  \nMove the power switch ⑤to uncover the red dot 50","cbCaifT9pWxef2kh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifT9pWxef2kh","pdf",11094784,47,"English","# Nomenclature\n# Foreword\n# Basic Operation\n## Controls in Detail\n## About the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)\n## EV Range of the Camera\n## Accessories\n## Tips on Camera Care\n## Specifications\n## Important","[{\"question\":\"How do you power on the Nikon F3 for exposure reading?\",\"answer\":\"Remove the battery chamber lid, install the supplied batteries with the “+” signs up, then replace the lid. 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