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INSTRUCTION MANUAL E

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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing this Nikon FM3Acamera. Please read this instruction manual

carefully for complete details on getting the most from your Nikon FM3A.

Your new Nikon FM3Afeatures a Manual Exposure mode for total control of exposure, as

well as a semi-automatic Aperture-Priority Exposure mode. Aperture Priority mode lets

you adjust the aperture for the desired depth of field while the shutter speed is automati-

cally adjusted accordingly. The FM3Aincorporates a special hybrid shutter mechanism

that offers the advantages of a mechanical focal plane shutter for use during manual

operation, as well as an electronically controlled focal plane shutter for use during Aper-

ture-Priority Auto Exposure operation. Even when the FM3A's battery power is fully ex-

hausted, all shutter speeds remain functional in Manual Exposure mode.

The FM3Afeatures a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 sec., a flash sync speed of 1/250,

multiple exposure control, interchangeable focusing screens, and the ability to use the

MD-12 Motor Drive for high speed sequence photography. The Nikon FM3A's flash system

offers TTL control in both Manual Exposure mode and Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure

mode, and includes a flash compensation button that provides a natural looking flash

result.

We hope you enjoy using your new Nikon FM3Acamera, and would like to thank you for

choosing Nikon.

Symbols used in this manual

Tips Indicates items in boxes that contain important matters to be noticed first.

Indicates items to be checked, such as requirements and restrictions.

Indicates pages for reference.

Indicates supplementary descriptions.

...

Notice

Take trial shots

Take a few test shots before shooting important events like weddings or graduations.

Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly

Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or

service center at least once every two years.

Using your camera correctly

The Nikon FM3A’s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand acces-

sories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon’s criteria for

specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the FM3A’s compo-

nents. Nikon cannot guarantee the FM3A’s performance when it is used with other than

Nikon brand accessories.

Supplied accessories

Body cap (white) Battery (CR-1/3N) Tripod mat

... When using a tripod with a lens of such large diameter that the lens touches the tripod, insert

the tripod mat between the camera and tripod.

Contents

Prior to Use

Getting Started -----------------------------------------------------------------------2

Symbols used in this manual ----------------------------------------------------- 2

Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Camera Parts (Body, Viewfinder indications) ---------------------------------6

Basic Operations for Shooting--------------------------------------- 9

Installing Batteries ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10

Checking the Battery Power ---------------------------------------------------- 11

Attaching/Detaching a Lens----------------------------------------------------- 12

Loading Film ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13

Setting the Film Speed (DX-Coded Film)------------------------------------ 15

Holding the Camera (How to press the shutter-release button) ------- 16

Focusing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

Shooting------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18

Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode -------------------------------- 18

Manual Exposure Mode --------------------------------------------------- 20

Rewinding the Film ---------------------------------------------------------------- 22

Additional Information ------------------------------------------------ 39

Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting------------------------------------------ 40

Depth of Field----------------------------------------------------------------------- 41

Light-Metering Methods ---------------------------------------------------------- 41

Lens Compatibility ----------------------------------------------------------------- 42

Optional Accessories ------------------------------------------------------------- 44

Changing the Focusing Screen ------------------------------------------------ 46

Tips on Handling the Camera and Batteries -------------------------------- 48

Glossary------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 50

Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 54

Controls in Detail ------------------------------------------------------- 23

Shutter-Speed Dial ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24

Film-Advance Lever --------------------------------------------------------------- 25

Manual Film-Speed Setting ----------------------------------------------------- 26

Exposure-Compensation Indicator -------------------------------------------- 27

Frame Counter --------------------------------------------------------------------- 29

Depth of Field Preview Lever --------------------------------------------------- 29

Film-Plane Indicator--------------------------------------------------------------- 30

Accessory Shoe and Sync-Cord Terminal----------------------------------- 30

Steps of Advanced Photography---------------------------------- 31

Flash Photography ---------------------------------------------------------------- 32

AE-Lock Photography ------------------------------------------------------------ 36

Self-Timer Photography ---------------------------------------------------------- 37

Multiple-Exposure Photography------------------------------------------------ 38

Camera Parts

Body

Meter-coupling lever

Lens mounting index

TTL flash-compensation

button p.33

Lens-release button

p.12

Sync-cord terminal

p.30

Neckstrap

eyelet

Film-rewind

crank

p.22

Film-rewind knob

p.13

Film-plane

indicator

Exposure-compensation

lock release button p.28

Film-speed index

p.26

Aperture index window

Depth of field preview lever

p.29

Self-timer lever p.37

Shutter-release button

p.16

Frame counter

p.29

Multiple-exposure

lever p.38

Film-advance lever p.25

Auto-lock release button

p.24

Shutter-speed dial p.24

Shutter-speed indication

Shutter-speed index

Speedlight sync contact

Accessory shoe p.30

Exposure-compensation indicator p.27

Exposure-compensation index

Exposure-compensation mark

Film-speed setting ring

Film confirmation window

Film anti-curl roller

Film-takeup spool p.13

AE-lock button p.36

Film guide rails

Shutter curtains p.13

Viewfinder

Eyepiece

Film-pressure

plate

Camera back

Motor-drive coupling

Motor-drive shutter coupling

Film-rewind button p.22

Data Back contacts

Film sprockets p.13

Socket for tripod/motor drive

Battery chamber lid p.10

Film guide pin

Motor-drive sync contacts

Rewind fork

About CE marking

CE stands for Conformité Européenne. This marking guarantees that the product meets all applicable EC regulations.

DX contact

Viewfinder indications

1Overexposure

alert zone (red)

2Shutter-speed

indicator

(blue)

3Exposure-meter

indicator (black)

Shutter speed display

4Underexposure

alert zone (red)

5Aperture

indication

6Ready

light (red)

7Exposure compensa-

tion indicator (red)

144

4Overexposure/underexposure alert zone

This is the alert zone, which indicates that the

shutter speed is out of range and will result in

over/under exposure. Change the aperture set-

ting and/or shutter speed so that the exposure

meter indicator does not fall into this zone.

2Shutter-speed indicator

Moves synchronously as you turn the shutter-

speed dial. For example, if you set the shut-

ter-speed dial to “A,” the shutter-speed indi-

cator points to “A.” In Manual mode, it points

to the selected shutter speed.

3Exposure-meter indicator

With a light press of the shutter-release but-

ton, power is supplied to the exposure meter

and the indicator (needle) swings according

to the brightness of the subject and the aper-

ture setting, and indicates the correct shutter

speed. When the shutter-speed dial is on “B,”

the needle will not move.

5Aperture indication

The current lens aperture setting is indicated.

6Ready light ( p. 32)

7Exposure-compensation indicator

Lights if you perform exposure compensation.

(Remember to return the exposure compen-

sation dial to “0” after shooting.)

812mm-diameter reference circle

The exposure meter of this camera employs a

center-weighted metering system. You can ob-

tain proper exposure by metering the light with

the main portion of your subject located within

the center 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder.

Note: The background of the shutter speed dis-

play in the viewfinder is shown white in this manual

to clearly show the shutter speeds and indica-

tors, but it is actually transparent and you can

see the picture.

812mm-diameter

reference circle

Camera Parts (Continued)

Basic Operations for Shooting

•In aperture-priority auto exposure shooting, select the aper-

ture setting appropriate to your desired result. ( p.18)

Full aperture settings Intermediate aperture

settings

Narrow aperture

settings

For an out-of-focus

background or

foreground

For a distant view that

requires precedence of

definition

For sharp focus of both

foreground and

background

• In manual exposure shooting, you can freeze a moving sub-

ject by using a high shutter speed, or you can accentuate

the flow of water by using a low shutter speed.

With skillful use of shutter speed and aperture, you can ob-

tain the desired effect in your photographs. ( p.20)

Installing Batteries

Tips

Three types of batteries can be used with this camera.

1) One 3V lithium battery (CR-1/3N type)

2) Two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (SR44 type)

3) Two 1.5V alkaline batteries (LR44 type)

... Use new batteries of the same type when you use two batteries.

Remove the battery chamber lid.

... Use a coin or equivalent to unscrew the lid

counterclockwise.

Return the battery chamber lid to

its closed position.

Install the battery (batteries).

... Make sure that the + pole faces upward.

Two silver-oxide

alkaline batteries

One 3V

lithium

battery

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