Nikon F3 High-Eyepoint - Meter Coupling Lever

Meter coupling lever @
Push the meter coupling lever release button ® and lock
the meter coupling lever in the "up" position before
mounting a non-AI Nikkor lens. Then perform stopped-
down metering in the following manner:
F or non - AI Nikkor le n ses with automatic diaphragms
On AUTO: Push in and hold the depth-of-field preview
button while you trip the shutter.
Caution: If the depth· o/ ·field preview button is not depressed all the
way, the mirror moy remain in the "up "position.
On MAN UA L: Select a shutter speed. Then hold in the
preview button and turn the aperture ring until the
"- + " symbol appears in the finder. Release the preview
button and take the shot.
For non - AI lenses or accessories without automatic
diaphragms
On AUTO: Stop the lens down manually until the de-
sired shutter speed appears in the finder. T hen take
the picture.
On MANUAL: Adjust the shutler speed or aperture until
the "- +" sign appears.
For fixed -aperture reflex lenses . photomicrography.
or astrophotography
On AUTO: No control is necessary .
On MANUAL : Adjust the shutter speed dial until the
"- +" appears.
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