Nikon F3HP Film Camera User Manual


 
Eyepiece
shutter
lever
@
When
it's
impossible
to
keep
your
eye
at
the
viewfinder
(such
as
when
utilizing
the
self-timer), you
should
use
the
eyepiece
shutter.
This
shutter
prevents
stray
light
from
entering
the
eyepiece
and
adversely
affecting
the
auto-
matic
exposure
meter
reading
. Just
push
the
lever
to
the
left to
close the
shutter.
As a visual
reminder
that
it's
in
use,
the
blind
is
painted
red.
Accessory
shoe
@
Located
at
the
base
of
the
rewind
knob, the
accessory
shoe
allows
direct
mounting
of
the
Nikon SB-12
Speed-
light.
Three
electrical
contacts @
provide
for synchro-
nization of
the
flash unit, automatic
through
-
the-lens
flash
output
control,
and
ready-light
indication
in
the
camera's
viewfinder (via
an
LED), plus
auto
switching to
the
pro-
per
synchronization
speed
of 1/80
sec.
Two
flash
coupling
adapters
are
available
allowing eith
er
IS0-
or
Nikon F2-
type
direct-mounting
electronic
flash units
to
be
attached.
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