Sync Terminal - Nikon F3AF Instruction Manual

-FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY-continued---------
Sync Terminal
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A separate sync terminal with a protective screw-in cover is
provided on the Nikon F3AF. When using flashbulbs or an elec-
tronic flash unit without a hot-shoe contact, it is necessary to
use the camera 's sync terminal. It accepts all standard plug-in
PC cords, plus it is threaded for use with a Nikon screw-in
PC cord.
1/2000
Speedlighl
FP
Flashbulb M
MF
c=J
Synchronized
c=J
Cannot be used
50
1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/125 1160 1130
The F3AF featu res an X-sync contact only, allowing electronic
flash units to be synchronized at a speed of
1/80
sec. (X)
or slower.
Shuller speed (sec.)
1/15 118 1/4 112 1 2 4 8
X (1/80) B