Controls in detail —continued, Sync terminal, Viewfinder illuminator – Nikon F3 User Manual

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CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued-

Sync terminal

A separate sync terminal with a protective screw-in cover

is provided on the Nikon F3. It accepts all standard plug

in PC cords, plus it is threaded for use with a Nikon

screw-in PC cord. When using flash bulbs or an elec

tronic flash without a hot shoe, it is necessary to use the

sync terminal. Use the following table to determine the

correct synchronization speed to set on the camera.

ShuUer speed (sec.)

1/2000 (-1000 i/500 1'2M P125

l'60

1'30

P15

1'8

1/4

1/2

XO-SO) B

SpeedhghI

D Synchronized

Viewfinder illuminator'

A convenient built-in viewfinder illuminator lets you see

the liguid crystal display shutter speed, including the

aperture, even in dim light. While the LCD is displayed

in the finder, push the illuminator button @.

Note:

The power switch must be turned on and the shutter button must

be depressed halfway prior to using the illuminator. Otherwise, it will
not light up.

I Cannot be used