Nikon 35mm SLR - Manual (Page 2)

FM3
A
™
35mm SLR Specifications:
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Type of camera: Manual focus 35mm single-lens reflex
Picture format: 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)
Lens mount: Nikon F mount; meter coupling lever provided; meter coupling lever release button not provided
Compatible lenses: AI, AI-s, AF-D, AF-S, P -(except IX and G-type Nikkor lenses)
Exposure modes: Aperture-Priority Auto; Manual
Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism type; 0.80x magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; finder coverage
approx. 93% of picture field
Focusing screen: Split-image microprism type (Type K3) provided as standard; matte type (B3) and matte with horizontal
and vertical line etchings (E3) also available
Eyepoint magnification: 14mm at –1.0 m-1 (dpt.)
Viewfinder information: Shutter speed exposure meter indication, ADR (aperture direct readout) f-number in use, exposure compensation
mark, and flash ready-light
Reflex mirror: Automatic quick-return type incorporating special control gear and wheel mechanism for reduced mirror bounce;
non-lockable type
Metering system: Through-the-lens (TTL) 60/40 center weighted full aperture exposure metering system using a pair of
SPDs (silicon photodiodes) and metering IC circuit
Metering range: EV 1 to 20 at ISO 100 and with f/1.4 lens (i.e., from 1 sec. at f/1.4 to 1/4000 sec. at f/16)
Exposure meter coupling: AI type
Exposure compensation: Exposure compensated in ±2 EV range, in 1/3 steps
Auto exposure lock: Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L button
Film speed setting: DX: ISO 25 to 5000 with DX-coded film; manual: ISO 12 to 6400
Shutter: Vertical-travel, metal, focal plane shutter with aluminum alloy curtains
Shutter release: Electronically controlled in A mode and mechanically controlled in M mode; Center-threaded shutter release button
accepts AR-3 Cable Release; button locked when film advance lever is flush with camera body
Shutter speed range: M Mode-1/4,000 sec. to 1 sec., B (Bulb), A Mode-1/4000 sec. to 8 sec. (stepless control) 14 discreet settings in all
Sync contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec.
Flash synchronization: Built-in ISO-type hot-shoe; threaded sync cord terminal provided for off-camera or multi-flash photography;
synchronization with electronic flash units at speeds up to 1/250 sec.
Flash ready-light: LED provided; visible inside viewfinder; lights up when SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-50DX, SB-22s, SB-16B or SB-29
Speedlight Unit used is fully charged; blinks to warn that the shutter speed set is beyond the electronic flash’s sync range
or for full output warning
Accessory shoe: Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, TTL auto flash contact, monitor contact,
GND), safety lock hole provided
Self-timer: Set/cancel mechanical type provided; approx. 4 to 10 sec. duration
Depth-of-field preview button: Stops down lens aperture when pressed
Film advance: Single-stroke type; 30 degree stand-off angle and 135 degree winding angle
Film rewind: Manual via rewind crank
Motor drive coupling: Electrical contact and coupler built in for operation with Motor Drive MD-12; the MD-12 is operable when film
advance lever is flush with camera body
Multiple exposure: Provided; disengages frame counter for correct count
Power source: Choice of one 3V CR-1/3N lithium battery, two 1.55V SR44 silver-oxide batteries, or two 1.5V LR44 alkaline batteries;
optional Anti-Cold Battery Holder DB-2 accepting two 1.5V LR6 (AA-type alkaline), 1.2V KR-AA (AA-type NiCd) or
1.5V R6 (AA-type manganese) batteries available
Exposure meter switch: Lightly pressing the shutter release button switches meter on; meter stays on for approx. 16 sec. after finger leaves
button, then automatically switches off; meter automatically turned off when shutter speed dial is set to B
Camera back: Pops open when the film rewind knob is pulled up; detachable and interchangeable with Data Back MF-16;
film cartridge confirmation window provided
Body finish: Black or silver-color available
Dimensions (W x H x D): 142.5 x 90 x 58mm
Weight (without batteries): Approx. 20.1 oz.
Product number: 1666 Chrome, 1667 Black
All specifications apply when two fresh SR44 or LR44 batteries are used at normal temperature (20°C - 68°F). For more complete specifications and compatibility information, refer to the
Nikon FM3
A product brochure and/or the Nikon FM3 A instruction manual. Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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