Nikon Camera F3AF - Manual (Page 79)

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY—continued
Sync Terminal ®
A separate sync terminal with a protective screw-in cover is
provided on the Nikon F3AF. When using flashbulbs or an elec­
tronic flash unit without a hot-shoe contact, It Is necessary to
use the camera’s sync terminal. It accepts all standard plug-in
PC cords, plus It Is threaded for use with a Nikon screw-in
PC cord.
The F3AF features an X-sync contact only, allowing electronic
flash units to be synchronized at a speed of 1/80 sec. (X)
or slower.
Shutter speed (sec.)
1/20001/1000 1/500 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15
1/8
1/4
1/2 1 2
4
8
X(1/80) B
Speedlight
FP
Flashbulb M
MF
[ I Synchronized
I I Cannot be used
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