Mirror Lockup Lever; Self-Timer - Nikon F3 High-Eyepoint Instruction Manual

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Mirror lockup lever (])
When using super-telephoto lenses or doing photomicro-
graphy ,
it
becomes necessary to reduce camera vibration
to the absolute minimum. To lock the reflex viewing
mirror in the "up" position, push in the depth-of-field
preview button and rotate the lever counterclockwise
unti l
it
stops.
Note : Two Nikkor lenses require that the mirror be locked up belore
mounting - the Fishe ye·Nikkor 6mm 1/5.6 and OP Fish e ye ·Nikkor lOmm
115.6.
Caution : With the m irror locked up. you should not operote the camero
on automatic. Even though the LCD continues to show you the shutter
speed a utomatically selected b y the camero, th is speed will not produce
the c orrect exposure .
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Self-timer
The F3 High-Eyepoint camera's blinking self-timer pro-
vides a lO-sec. delay in shutter release.
To operate the self-timer :
1. Push the self-timer lever @ 2. Push the shutter release but-
to uncover the red dot @. ton.
3. Watch the blinking red LED
®
on the front of the camera.
The LED blinks faster during
the final two seconds before the
shutter opens to warn you to
get ready.
,
4. Don't forget to return the
self-timer to its original posi-
tion after using it.
If you want to cancel the self-
timer after pushing the shutter
release button , return the self-
timer lever to its original posi-
tion. The picture then will not
be taken.