Nikon Camera F3AF - Manual (Page 69)

OTHER CONTROLS —continued-
Eyepiece Shutter Lever ®
When it is 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 eye­
piece and adversely affecting the automatic exposure meter
reading and autofocus function. Just push the lever to the left
to close the shutter. As a visual reminder that it is in use, the
blind is painted red.
Self-Timer
The F3AF’s blinking self-timer provides a 10-sec. delay in shutter
release. To operate the self-timer, push the self-timer lever @ to
uncover the red dot (Fig. 1). (When using the camera in the
autofocus and/or automatic exposure modes, don’t forget to
close the eyepiece shutter to prevent stray light from entering
the eyepiece.) Then push the shutter release button.® (Fig. 2).
Immediately the red LED ®ion the front of the camera will start
blinking and then speed up during the final two seconds before
the shutter opens to warn you to get ready (Fig. 3). Finally, re­
turn the self-timer lever to its original position after use (Fig. 4).
If you want to cancel the self-timer after pushing the shutter
release button, return the self-timer lever to its original position.
This will prevent the picture from being taken.
Note: The B setting on the shutter speed dial @ does not function as B
with the self-timer.
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