4q set the shutter speed dial @ at a, 04 set the f-number on ^ ■ the lens, Nikon – Nikon Camera F3AF User Manual

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4Q Set the shutter speed

dial @ at A.

Rotate the shutter speed dial until the

A

is

opposite the shutter speed index ®. The

buiit-in locking mechanism ensures that
the dial cannot be accidentally shifted

from the

A

(Auto) position during shoot­

ing. To set the dial to other positions, turn

the dial while depressing the shutter-
speed diai iock button

Slide the A-M switchd

on the AF-Nikkor

lens to A.

Slide the switch as far as it will go.

Nikon '

04 Set the f-number on
^ ■ the lens.

Turn the aperture ring # on the lens until
the desired f-number is opposite the aper­

ture index. The selected f-number appears

in the viewfinder for convenient reference.

Use the foilowing suggestions as a guide
in setting the f/stop on the lens (when the

80mm f/2.8 is used):

indoors: f/2.8~f/4
Outdoors(cloudy):f/4~f/8

Outdoors (clear): f/8~f/16
Outdoors (clear at the beach or in the

mountains): f/16~f/32

Note:

Depending on your preference, the depth

of field as well as the shutter speed can be

controlled by your selection of the shooting

aperture. For more information, refer to page 36.

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