Operating Instructions

Accessory shoe
Located at the base of the rewind knob, Lhe accessory shoe allows direct mounting of the Nikon SB-12,
SB-16A, SB-17 or SB-21A Speedlight. Three electrical contacts provide for synchronization of the flash
unit, automatic through the lens flash output control, and ready light indication in the camera's viewfinder (via an
LED), plus auto switching to the proper synchronization speed of 1/80 sec. Three Nikon Flash Unit Couplers are
available allowing either ISO- or Nikon F2-type direct-mounting electronic flash units to be attached.
Caution:
1) For flash photography, it is recommended that you use a Nikon dedicated electronic flash unit which operates
with a low-voltaqe current. Use of any other flash which operates af high voltages may damage the camera's
circuitry Any damage caused by such use is not covered by the Nikon Warranty.
2) Even with the couplerer, the Nikon Speedlight SB-19, SB-18, SB-16B and SB-E cannot be used with an F3
High-Eyepoint camera when a finder other than the standard DE-3 or Eye-Level Finder DE-2 is used.
Sync terminal
A separate sync terminal with a protective screw-in-cover is provided on the Nikon F3 High-Eyepoint camera. It
accepts all standard plug-in sync cords, plus it is threaded for use with a Nikon screw-in sync cord. When using
flash bulbs or an electronic flash without a hot shoe, it is necessary to use the sync terminal. Use the following
table to determine the correct synchronization speed to set on the camera.