Nikon F3 High-Eyepoint - Memo Holder; Shutter Release Button

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Memo holder @
As a reminder of the film type and the number of ex-
posures on the roll in use, clip off the end of the film
carton and insert it into the memo holder.
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Shutter release button @
Slight pressure on the shutter release button switches on
the exposure meter. Pushing the button all the way down
rele ases the shutter. The shutter release button is thread-
ed at the center to accept a standard cable release.
When battery power fails, the F3 High-Eyepoint camera's
electromagnetically controlled shutter ceases to operate.
You cannot release the shutter release button unless you
use the backup mechanical release lever @ .
To lock the shutter release button when the camera is not
in
use , turn the power switch to the "OFF" position.
Note : A t the "EN selli ng, unle ss you h old t he sh ulle r rel eo se bu llon do wn
all the way, the sh uller may close p re mat ure ly.