Controls in detail —continued, Self-timer, Mirror lockup lever – Nikon F3 User Manual

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CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued-

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Self-timer

The F3's blinking self-timer provides a 10-sec. delay in

shutter release.

To operate the self-timer:

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
until it stops.

Note:

Two Nikkor lenses require that the mirror be locked up beiore

mounting—the Fisheye-Nikkor 6mm f/5.6 and OP Fisheye-Nikkor 10mm
{/5.6.

Caution:

With the mirror locked up. you should not operate the camera

on automatic. Even though the LCD continues to show you the shutter

speed automatically selected by the camera, this speed will not produce

the correct exposure.

1. Push the self-timer lever

to uncover the red dot

2. Push the shutter release but­

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.

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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.

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