Nikon F3 Instruction Manual - Page 27
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Meter coupling lever
®
Push
the
meter
coupling
lever release button
@
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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