3NoticeTake trial shotsTake a few test shots before shooting important events like weddings or graduations.Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyNikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer orservice center at least once every two years.Using your camera correctlyThe Nikon FM3A ’s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand acces-sories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon’s criteria forspecifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the FM3A’s compo-nents. Nikon cannot guarantee the FM3A ’s performance when it is used with other thanNikon brand accessories.Supplied accessoriesBody cap (white) Battery (CR-1/3N) Tripod mat... When using a tripod with a lens of such large diameter that the lens touches the tripod, insertthe tripod mat between the camera and tripod.