How to Use a Nikon F3 35mm Film Camera

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0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Batteries
1:14 - ON Switch
1:38 - Changing Lenses
2:02 - Loading Film
2:30 - Film Reminder Window
2:55 - Setting the ISO / ASA
3:31 - Shutter Speed Dial A, X, T, B
4:34 - Mechanical Shutter Release
4:50 - Long Exposures with the Mechanical Shutter
5:29 - Viewfinder Door
5:46 - Shutter Dial Speeds
6:15 - Waking Up the Light Meter
6:43 - Shooting Without Batteries
7:14 - Exposure Compensation
8:20 - 10 Second Timer
8:55 - Viewfinder and Pentaprism
9:10 - Removing the Viewfinder
9:31 - LCD Illumination Button
10:19 - Removing the Focusing Screen
10:34 - Aperture Ring
11:07 - Depth of Field Preview Button
11:31 - Depth of Field Lens Markings & Focusing Ring
12:40 - Attaching the Viewfinder
12:46 - How to Focus in the Viewfinder
13:17 - Light Meter
13:35 - Shooting in Manual Mode
14:08 - Exposure Lock Button
14:43 - Advancing the Film
15:00 - Shot Counter
15:09 - Double Exposure Lever
15:45 - Mirror Lock Up
16:56 - Non-AI Vs. AI Nikon Lens
19:32 - PC Sync Flash Port
19:58 - Flash Hot Shoe
20:22 - Rewinding the Film
20:56 - Outro

This video will show you how to use the Nikon F3 SLR film camera. I go through all of the buttons and functions of the entire camera. The Nikon F3 is a sturdy and reliable camera that is commonly used by photography students and film hobbyists. Most of this video also applies to variants of the Nikon F3. The Nikon F3 can accept both AI and Non-AI Nikon F Mount camera lenses. There is a specific part of this video where I explain the difference between AI and Non-AI Nikon lenses, which you can find in the timestamps.

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