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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing this Nikon FM3A camera. Please read this instruction manual
carefully for complete details on getting the most from your Nikon FM3A.
Your new Nikon FM3A features 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 FM3A incorporates 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 FM3A features 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 FM3A camera, and would like to thank you for
choosing Nikon.
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