Nikon FM3A User Manual

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Rewinding the Film
When the end of the roll of film is reached, the film-advance lever will not advance further.
Rewind the film.
1
Return the film-advance lever to
its folded position.
2 Press the film-rewind button.
...
Just press the button once. You don’t have to
hold it pressed.
3
Rewind the film.
4
Open the camera back and
remove the film cartridge.
...
Pull up the film-rewind knob to open the cam-
era back, and take out the film cartridge.
...
Pull out the film-rewind crank and turn it in
the direction of the arrow.
...
As you approach the end of film rewind, you
will feel a slight resistance in the crank. Con-
tinue turning and stop when resistance to the
crank is released and feels lighter.
Do NOT open the camera back until you are sure rewinding is complete.

Nikon FM3A Specifications

General

Type	35mm SLR film camera
Lens Mount	Nikon F mount
Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec
Exposure Metering	Center-weighted
Exposure Modes	Manual, Aperture Priority
Viewfinder	Fixed eye-level pentaprism
Battery	Two 1.5V LR44 or SR44 batteries
Dimensions	142.5 x 90 x 58 mm
Weight	570 g
Film Advance	Manual lever
Film Rewind	Manual crank
ISO Range	12 to 6400