Nikon 35mm SLR User Manual

Crafted for personal control
35mm SLR
Hybrid Shutter Control System:
Hybrid shutter system providing exposure
automation and the use of all
shutter speeds even if the batteries fail.
In Aperture Priority Auto mode shutter
speeds are controlled electronically and in
Manual mode all shutter speeds are
mechanically timed and requires
no battery power.
Personal Control: Manual mode for
complete control of both aperture and shutter
speed along with Aperture Priority Automatic
when time is not a luxury.
Light Metering: Classic 60/40 Center
Weighted metering. Match needle exposure
display makes it easy to gauge over and
under exposure
Versatile Exposure Extras: Auto
Exposure Lock (AE-L) lets you lock exposure
and recompose the shot as you like.
Exposure Compensation lets you vary
exposure from the metered value from
+/- 2EV in 1/3 EV Steps.
Body Construction: Rugged copper,
silumin aluminum alloy construction
chassis and metal outer body
TTL Flash Metering System:
TTL (through-the-lens) flash exposure
control with 1/250th sec. sync speed
provided when used with compatible Nikon
speedlights. Pressing the TTL Flash
Compensation button reduces flash output
for a balanced fill-flash effect or to avoid
overexposure of subjects against a dark or
distant background Slow Sync Fill-Flash
possible in Manual Exposure Mode
New Brighter Viewfinder: Bright split
image rangefinder and matte surface
focusing screen for critical manual focus.
Shutter Speed and ISO Range:
Super fast 1/4,000 sec. to 1 sec. plus Bulb,
in Manual Mode, 1/4,000 sec. to 8 sec.
(stepless control) in Aperture Priority Mode
ISO 25 to 5000 with DX-coded film; manual:
ISO 12 to 6400
Interchangeable Focusing Screens:
Bright B3 matte / Fresnel screen for close-up
or long telephoto shooting and E3 grid-line
screen for architecture and landscape
photography.
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Also available in black

Nikon 35mm SLR Specifications

General

Brand	Nikon
Model	35mm SLR
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

Summary

Nikon FM3A Key Features

Hybrid Shutter Control System

Hybrid shutter system providing exposure automation and manual control, works even without batteries.

Personal Control

Offers manual mode for complete control or Aperture Priority Automatic when time is a luxury.

Light Metering System

Classic 60/40 center-weighted metering with match needle display for easy exposure gauging.

Versatile Exposure Extras

Features AE-L to lock exposure and compensation for adjusting metered values by +/- 2EV.

Rugged Body Construction

Built with rugged copper, silumin aluminum alloy chassis and a metal outer body for durability.

TTL Flash Metering System

Through-the-lens flash control with 1/250 sec. sync speed; offers fill-flash and slow sync.

New Brighter Viewfinder

Features a bright split-image rangefinder and matte screen for precise manual focusing.

Shutter Speed and ISO Range

Super fast 1/4000 sec. to 1 sec. (Bulb) and ISO 25-5000. Manual ISO 12-6400.

Interchangeable Focusing Screens

Allows swapping screens for specific shooting needs, like close-up or architecture photography.

Nikon FM3A Specifications

Camera Type and Format

Manual focus 35mm SLR using 24mm x 36mm standard film format.

Lens Mount and Compatibility

Nikon F mount with meter coupling lever; compatible with Al, Al-s, AF-D, AF-S, P lenses (excluding IX/G).

Exposure Modes and Control

Features Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual modes, with exposure compensation up to +/- 2 EV.

Viewfinder and Focusing

Eye-level pentaprism viewfinder (0.80x mag.) with approx. 93% coverage and split-image microprism screen.

Metering System Details

TTL 60/40 center-weighted metering (EV 1-20 at ISO 100, f/1.4) with AE-L function.

Shutter and Speed Range

Vertical-travel focal plane shutter. M Mode: 1s-1/4000s, B. A Mode: 8s-1/4000s (stepless).

Flash Synchronization

X-contact sync up to 1/250 sec. Built-in ISO hot-shoe and sync cord terminal.

Power Source and Meter Switch

Powered by 3V CR-1/3N or two 1.55V SR44 batteries. Meter activates by lightly pressing shutter release.

Body and Dimensions

Available in black or silver. Dimensions: 142.5 x 90 x 58mm. Weight approx. 20.1 oz.