Meter Coupling Lever - Nikon F3 Instruction Manual

Meter coupling lever
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Push the meter coupling lever release button
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and lock
the meter coupling lever in the "up" position before
mounting a non-AI Nikkor lens . Then perform stopped-
down metering in the following manner :
For non-AI Nikkor lenses with automatic diaphragms
On AUTO:
Push in and hold the depth-of-field preview
button while you trip the shutter .
Caution:
If the depth -a/·/ield preview bullan is not depressed all the
way, the mirror may remain in the "up" position.
On MANUAL:
Select a shutter speed. Then hold in the
preview button and turn the aperture ring until the
"- +"
symbol appears in the finder. Release the preview
button and take the shot.
For non-AI lenses or accessories without automatic
diaphragms
On AUTO:
Stop the lens down manually until the de-
sired shutter speed appears in the finder . Then take
the picture.
On MANUAL: Adjust the shutter speed or aperture until
the "-
+"
sign appears .
For fixed-aperture reflex lenses. photomicrography.
or astrophotography
On AUTO:
No control is necessary.
On MANUAL:
Adjust the shutter speed dial until the
"- +"
appears.
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