Nikon F3 User Manual

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Frame counter i

To keep track of the number of exposed frames, the frame
counter is graduated from two frames below 0 up to 40.

Blue numerals appear every 5 frames (0, 5, 10, etc.) with
dots in between. White marks at 12, 20, 24, and 36 indi

cate the number of frames available on most film car

tridges. When making blank shots with the shutter speed

dial set to "A," the shutter will fire at 1/80 sec. until the
frame counter reaches "1." In addition, the LCD shows

80 in the finder. Or if you set the dial manually between

1/125 and 1/2000 sec., the shutter will still fire at 1/80 sec.

In the finder, an “M80" is displayed. However, if the
speed is manually set to 1/80 sec. (X) or below, the shutter
will fire at the speed set and the speed will be displayed
by the LCD. Therefore, to speed up film loading, set the

dial to "A" or to 1/80 sec. (X) or above. "T" should not be

used when making blank shots as the shutter will remain
locked open.