Nikon Nikkormar FT3 - Flash Synchronization

FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION
The Nikkormat FT3 features an accessory shoe with
built-in hot-shoe contact and automatic MX switch-
over via
shutter speed selection to facilitate the use of
various light sources. Consult the table below to find
out which shutter speeds are acceptable for different
types of flashbulbs.
Synchronized
Either a bulb- or electronic-type flash ' unit slides over
the accessory shoe on top of the pentaprism housing.
Due to the built-in hot-shoe contact, the need for a
synch cord is eliminated for units with a hot shoe.
For units without a hot shoe, use a synch cord and
connect the thre a ded synch terminal on the camera
body to the synch socket on the flash unit. To prevent
accidental electrical s hock , the safety switch in the
accessory shoe turns on only when the flash unit is
in place.
Nikon speedlight units SB-3, SB-4 and SB-5 can be
directly attached to the Nikkormat FT3. For mount-
ing the Nikon speedlight unit SB-2 or flash unit BC-7,
use
of the flash unit coupler AS-2 is necessary. For
details, refer to the instruction manual provided with
each unit.
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Caution: Flash units without a hot shoe may fire accidentally
when being slipped illto pl ace or when a flashbu lb is inserted .
Although not recommended, accidental firing may be prevent -
ed
by covering the hot -s hoe contact on the camera body with
electrical tape.