Nikon F3 - Manual (Page 67)

Exposure control Aperture-priority automatic
exposure with manual override
and backup mechanical control;
through-the-lens, full aperture
metering via silicon photo diode
(SPD) with center-weighted
metering pattern and metering
circuits incorporated into
camera body; meter works with
all viewfinders
ASA 12 to ASA 6400
EV 1 to EV 18 at ASA 100 with
f/1.4 lens
Provided; ±2 EV in one-third
increments
Provided; operates on Auto to
electronically lock in shutter
speed
Provided; special Nikon type
located at base of rewind knob;
accepts Nikon SB-12 shoe­
mounting electronic flash unit or
TTL connecting cord from SB-11
for TTL direct flash output
control using camera's SPD
metering cell
Flash synchronization Speeds up to 1/80 sec. with
electronic flash; with SB-12, flash
sync is automatically set to 1/80
sec. when shutter speed dial is
set at "A," or 1/125 sec. or above;
flash synchronizes with shutter
speed set at slower shutter speed
settings; threaded sync terminal
Film speed range
Metering range
Exposure
compensation dial
Exposure memory
lock
Accessory shoe