Controls in detail —continued, Sync terminal, Viewfinder illuminator – Nikon F3 User Manual
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued-
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Sync terminal
A separate sync terminal with a protective screw-in cover
is provided on the Nikon F3. It accepts all standard plug
in PC cords, plus it is threaded for use with a Nikon
screw-in PC cord. When using flash bulbs or an elec
tronic flash without a hot shoe, it is necessary to use the
sync terminal. Use the following table to determine the
correct synchronization speed to set on the camera.
ShuUer speed (sec.)
1/2000 (-1000 i/500 1'2M P125
l'60
1'30
P15
1'8
1/4
1/2
1
2
XO-SO) B
SpeedhghI
1
1
FP
M
MF
D Synchronized
Viewfinder illuminator'
A convenient built-in viewfinder illuminator lets you see
the liguid crystal display shutter speed, including the
aperture, even in dim light. While the LCD is displayed
in the finder, push the illuminator button @.
Note:
The power switch must be turned on and the shutter button must
be depressed halfway prior to using the illuminator. Otherwise, it will
not light up.
I
I Cannot be used