Sync Terminal; Viewfinder Illuminator - Nikon F3 Instruction Manual

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Sync terminal
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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.
sn1.lUer.poeo!(I(lK,j
I/lOOO 1I10Cl0 11 500 Inso 11125
( /60
JJO 115 I B I" 12
SpeedIlQht
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Synchrorrized
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Cannot be used
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Viewfinder illuminator
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A convenient built-in viewfinder illuminator lets you see
the liquid crystal display shutter speed, including the
aperture, even in dim light. While the LCD is displayed
in the finder, push the illuminator button
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Note :
The power s witch must be turned on and the shutter button must
be depressed halfway prior to using the illuminator. Otherwise, it will
not light up.