Key facts
- Brand
- Nikon
- Model
- FM3A
- Category
- Digital cameras
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 4
- Languages
- EN · JA
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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Nikon FM3A Camera User Manual
This manual begins with safety precautions, warning symbols, and handling instructions to prevent injury, fire, or damage to the camera. It also includes warranty information and guidance on proper storage and battery disposal.
The core of the guide covers the basic shooting workflow – inserting the battery, attaching lenses, loading film, setting ISO, composing, focusing, and shooting – as well as details on aperture‑priority auto mode, manual exposure, and accessory connections. Technical specifications such as battery types, dimensions, weight, film capacity, and shutter speed range are listed at the end of the document. This manual is written in Japanese.
Nikon FM3A specifications
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
|---|---|
| Flash sync speed | 1/250 sec |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 142.5 × 90 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 570 g |
| Power source | 1 × 3 V lithium (CR‑1/3N) or 2 × SR44 silver‑oxide or 2 × LR44 alkaline |
Source: Nikon FM3A User Manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What type of batteries does the Nikon FM3A use?
It can be powered by one 3 V lithium CR‑1/3N battery, two 1.55 V silver‑oxide SR44 batteries, or two 1.5 V alkaline LR44 batteries.
From: Nikon FM3A User Manual
What is the maximum shutter speed of the Nikon FM3A?
The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.
From: Nikon FM3A User Manual
What shutter speeds are available in Manual mode?
Manual mode provides mechanically timed shutter speeds from 1/4,000 sec to 1 sec, plus a Bulb setting.
From: Nikon FM3A User Manual
How does the FM3A meter exposure?
It uses a TTL 60/40 center‑weighted full‑aperture metering system with silicon photodiodes and a metering IC circuit.
From: Nikon FM3A User Manual