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Nikon FM3A User Manual

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Shutter-Speed Dial
A (Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode)
Once you make the aperture setting, the camera automatically selects the appropriate shut-
ter speed (stepless control). This is the simplest shooting mode with this camera. ( p.18)
•You cannot use intermediate positions between shutter-speed dial clicks.
In B (Bulb) mode, the shutter operation is performed mechanically (not electroni-
cally). However, a very small amount of battery power may be drained. Therefore,
we recommend you remove the battery to save the battery power when you plan to
take many pictures using B mode.
Tips
Locking and releasing the shutter-speed dial:
Once you set the shutter-speed dial to “A,” the dial is locked to prevent inadvert-
ent changes.
...
To move the dial to another position, rotate the dial while holding down the
auto-lock release button at the center of the dial.
Depending on the conditions and your
intention of shooting, align the shutter-
speed index to the figures or marks on
the shutter-speed dial. You may choose
from among the following shooting
modes:
1 to 1/4000 second (Manual mode)
In Manual mode, you can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually to create
various creative photographic effects. ( p.20)
B (Bulb mode)
In this mode, the shutter stays open as long as the shutter-release button is depressed. Use
this function when shooting scenes that require extended exposure (e.g., night time stars,
etc.). For very long exposures, use a tripod, and instead of holding the shutter-release button
down with your finger, you can lock the shutter release open by using the AR-3 cable release
(sold separately), to take steady, long-exposure shots without worrying about “camera shake.”

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Nikon FM3A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Type35mm SLR film camera
Lens MountNikon F mount
Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
Exposure MeteringCenter-weighted
Exposure ModesManual, Aperture Priority
ViewfinderFixed eye-level pentaprism
BatteryTwo 1.5V LR44 or SR44 batteries
Dimensions142.5 x 90 x 58 mm
Weight570 g
Film AdvanceManual lever
Film RewindManual crank
ISO Range12 to 6400

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