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Page 1: ...Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...SO film speed index Film rewind fork Film cartridge chamber roller Shutter curtains Data back contacts Motor drive coupling drive Film rewind button Motor drive electrical contacts Motor drive positioni Camera back Film Memo holder 4 ...

Page 3: ... lever V Anatomical Exposure memory lock button Viewfinder battery chamber with lid I Shutter speed index jJ Viewfinder illuminator button Neckstrap eyelet 3 Viewfinder illuminator Meter coupling lever Meter coupli lever release button Sync terminal Lens mounting index Lens release button Lens Accessory terminal ...

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Page 5: ... shoe readout scale Lens AF contacts I Exposure compensation scale Self timer lever Exposure index Shutter speed dial Hot shoe contacts Power switch shoe Multiple exposure lever Film rewind crank Shutter release button Camera back lock lever Frame counter Film rewind knob Shutter speed dial locking button Exposure compensation dial locking button Film plane indicator 5 ...

Page 6: ...ever 44 Self Timer 44 Mirror Lockup Lever 45 Viewfinder Illuminator 45 Multiple Exposure Lever 46 Memo Holder 46 Film Plane Indicator 47 Infrared Focusing Index 47 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHy 48 51 Accessory Shoe 49 Sync Terminal 50 Ready Light 51 Nikon F3AF Speedlight Combination Chart 51 ACCESSORIES 52 65 Interchangeable Viewfinders 52 53 Focusing Screens 54 55 Electronic Flash Equipment 56 57 Motor Drive...

Page 7: ...ever have to worry about getting the correct exposure The F3AF also gives you focus aid operation with the vast majority of Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses having a maxi mum aperture of f 3 5 or faster while regular manual focusing using the matte portion of the screen is possible with any lens Before actually taking pictures with the F3AF you should familiarize yourself with its basic operation ...

Page 8: ...ies supplied with the camera making sure that the signs are up Two 1 5Valkaline manganese batteries or one 3V lithium battery can also be used Caution Keep batteries away from infants and small chifdren In case a battery is accidentally swallowed call a doctor immediately as the material inside the batteries can cause serious problems 3 Reattach the battery clip Slip the battery clip back into the...

Page 9: ... Into the finder s battery chamber Load two AAA type batteries into the bat tery chamber making sure the positive and negative and terminals match the diagrams inside the holder Caution NiCd batteries should not be used as they might cause an explosion 6 Reattach the lid While applying pressure to the bat teries with the lid slide it on until it clicks into place 9 ...

Page 10: ... With out a lens mounted on the camera body the focus impossible warning red X shaped LED blinks or lights up continu ously while the liquid crystal display LCD shows the shutter speed These displays indicate that the batteries have been properly installed and their power is adequate If neither the red X nor the LCD appears check battery installation in the camera body or replace the batteries in ...

Page 11: ...f Notes 1 Lenses usable with the Nikon F3AF plus OX Finder are listed on page2G 2 Never touch the AF contacts inside the camera s lens mounting flange orthose onthelensbayonetmount 3 When changing lenses with film loaded in the camera be careful not to expose the mirrorbox to direct sunlight 11 Open the camera back 36 While pushing the camera back lock lever counterclockwise with your thumb lift t...

Page 12: ...down into place Notes 1 Any 3Smm fifm Cartridge can be used 2 Handle film in the shade to avoid direct ex posure to sunlight 12 13 Insert the film leader in the takeup spool Pull the leader across the camera and insert it into one of the slots in the film takeup spool Advance the takeup spool slightly with your finger to engage the film s perforations with the teeth of the takeup spool and sprocke...

Page 13: ...forations on the edges of the film 15 Close the camera back Make sure that the perforations are per fectly meshed with the sprockets and that the film is set between the film guide rails Then close the camera back until it snaps shut 16 Take up the film slack Fold out the film rewind crank and rotate it in the direction of the arrow until it stops Then fold the crank back in 13 ...

Page 14: ...dial to A or to 11125 sec or above and the shutter will be released at 1180 sec with 80 or M 80 displayed by the LCD in the viewfinder 2 Do not take pictures prior to the first frame as the meter does not function until the counter reaches one 14 18 Set the ASAIISO film speed Lift up the ASA ISO film speed dial and rotate it in either direction until the white dot is opposite the ASAIISO film spee...

Page 15: ...as it will go 21 Set the number on the lens Turn the aperture ring on the lens until the desired f number is opposite the aper ture index The selected f number appears in the viewfinder for convenient reference Use the following suggestions as a guide in setting the f stop on the lens when the 80mm f 2 8 is used Indoors fl2 8 f 4 Outdoors cloudy f 4 f 8 Outdoors clear f 8 f 16 Outdoors clear at th...

Page 16: ...e shutter release button and your thumb to wind the film advance lever Wrap the other fingers of your right hand around the camera body You can adapt this basic posture to both horizontal and vertical format shooting To hold the camera steady it is advisable to lean on or against something strong and stable e g a wall 16 23 Compose the picture Look through the viewfinder compose your photo with th...

Page 17: ...display the camera gives the correct exposure If either indication ap pears adjust the aperture ring on the lens until a desirable shutter speed is indicated referring to page 32 The f number you have set on the lens is also shown in the aperture direct readout ADR window When both red arrows light up they indi cate that the image is in focus If the red X appears refer to page 26 I CD LCD exposure...

Page 18: ...ult in a blurred image 18 26 Advance the film Stroke the film advance lever to transport the film to the next frame 27 Press the rewind button When the film reaches the end of the roll the film advance lever will stop working Then turn the camera upside down and press the film rewind button so that the exposed film can be rewound back into its cartridge You do not have to continue depressing the b...

Page 19: ...k into the cartridge 29 Remove the film cartridge Push the camera back lock lever counter clockwise as you lift the film rewind crank to open the camera back Take out the film cartridge Avoid unloading film in direct sunlight 30 Turn the camera off Turn the power switch off while the camera is not in use This prevents inadvertent battery drain in case the shutter release button is accidentally dep...

Page 20: ...u can use the focus indicators as a guide in focusing as you manually rotate the lens focusing ring Note Because of the cropping which occurs in the case of mounted slides or regular snapshot size prints the actual picture might come out slightly smaller than the image seen in the viewfinder 20 Usable Lenses Focusing method Lens Autofocus AF Nikkor 80mm f 2 8 AF Nikkor 200mm f 3 5 IF EO Focus aid ...

Page 21: ... malte Fresnel field in focus far focus the lens is focused behind the subject near focus the lens is focused in front of the subject autofocus or focus aid operation is impossiple This warning also lights up momentarily at the start of autofocus or focus aid operation if there is a big difference between the actual camera to subject distance and the lens distance selting 21 ...

Page 22: ...lights up continuously this indicates that the autofocus system does not 22 function well with the particular subject or shooting situation please refer to page 26 for further details Notes 1 After taking a picture during autofocus operation the lens will continue to focus for 16sec after you remove pressure from the shutter release button To stop the lens movement at any time to conserve battery ...

Page 23: ...n halfway and make sure both focus indicators light up then depress the focus lock button and while holding it in recompose and shoot r l I Notes Ii With the focus lock butlon held down the in focus indication III may change in the following two cases 1 when you once again depress the shutler release button halfway after the camera s auto matic 16 sec switch has turned off the indication or 2 just...

Page 24: ...ppear even after the focusing ring is turned this indicates III lights up this indicates that the lens is focused behind the that the focus aid indication system does not function well with subject whereas the near focus arrow indicates that the the particular subject or shooting situation please refer to page lens is focused in front of the subject These red arrows are very 26 for further details...

Page 25: ...ting by turning the focusing ring using a lens which cannot provide autofocus or focus aid oper ation 3 when the focus impossible warning blinks or lights up continuously or 4 when you simply want to focus the lens your self With an AF Nikkor lens set the A M switch l to M then turn the lens focusing ring until the image on the matte portion of the screen inside the viewfinder looks sharp and clea...

Page 26: ...on point the camera at the original subject and take the picture 26 Dark subject llIust_ 1 The red X blinks to show insufficient scene brightness In this case focus manually or perform autofocus focus aid operation on an alternate subject at the same distance which is lighter in tone Low contrast subject lliust 2 small or finely detailed subject lliust 3 The red X lights up continuously In this ca...

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Page 28: ...ive control BecauSe the fast reacting SPD metering cell is located in the camera body below the reflex mirror you have full metering capabilities even with an interchangeable viewfinder attached Meter ing is centerweighted 80 of its sensitivity is concentrated in the 12mm center spot of the focusing screen while the remaining 20 is distri buted over the rest of the screen To get the cor rect expos...

Page 29: ... has settings from ASAIISO 12 to 6400 Two dots between each pair of ASAIISO numbers stand for intermediate settings such as 64 80 etc The table above gives the speeds for all intermediate settings Note In certain situations you can set the ASAIISO dial to a setting which is different from the recommended film speed For example some photographers rate their color slide film at a slightly higher ASA...

Page 30: ... out its entire range With the exception of a few special lenses Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses enable full aperture light measurement regardless of the aperture setting These lenses have automatic diaphragms meaning that the diaphragm stops down to the preset aperture only at the instant of exposure To keep you fully informed the aperture in use appears in the ADR window CD inside the camera s ...

Page 31: ... sec B Bulb The shutter remains open as long as the shutter re lease button is depressed T Time At this mechanical setting the shutter stays open until the dial is rotated to another setting making it ideal for really long time exposure To avoid unnecessary battery drain follow this procedure turn the power switch off and make certain the LCD is not displayed in the finder then trip the shutter us...

Page 32: ... 2 and 1 2000 SE C are shown as a reciprocal of the actual speed for example 125 means 1 125 sec Speeds between 1 and 8 seconds are signified by a symbol appearing to the upper right of the number for example 8 means 8 sec To make 32 8 indicates the subject is too dark and you should use a larger aperture If the correct exposure is unobtainable even at maximum aperture use an electronic flash or o...

Page 33: ...ymbols appear and which indicate underexposure overexposure and correct exposure respectively To obtain correct exposure simply turn the shutter speed dial andlor aperture ring until the symbol appears The LCD stays on approx 16 sec after you remove your finger from the button M 80 M Intermediate settings on the shutter speed dial cannot be used while those on the lens aperture ring can be Therefo...

Page 34: ...apertures restrict the zone of sharp focus to aperture setting of f 11 lets in twice as much light as f 16 half the main subject For more detailed information about depth as much as fiB Thus if the correct exposure for a particular of field refer to page 36 picture taking situation is 1 125 at f 11 then 1 250 at fiB or 1 60 A good rule to follow in preventing camera shake is to select a at f 16 wi...

Page 35: ...A fast shutter speed freezes the rider and background By panning the camera a slow one allows the background to blur 35 ...

Page 36: ... the depth of field the larger the aperture the shallower the depth of field 2 The farther away the subject is from the lens the deeper the depth of field becomes the closer to the lens the shallower the depth of field 36 3 The longer the focal length of a lens the shallower the depth of field at each f stop the shorter the focal length the deeper the depth of field 4 There is greater depth of fie...

Page 37: ...ed will be in the zone of sharp focus Note that the button should be depressed all the way Note When shooting in the automatic exposure mode with an AI lens do not release the shutter while depressing the preview button improper exposure may result To illustrate depth of field the following photos were taken with the AF Nikkor BOmm f 2 B lens at a focused distance of 5m the only difference is that...

Page 38: ... EXPOSURE continued Lens set at f 2 8 Lens set at f 16 38 ...

Page 39: ...o create special high key or low key effects _ 2 White background snow scene 1 White background occupying half of viewing area 1 spotlighted subject black background occupying half of viewing area 2 black background To make exposure compensation push the locking button as you rotate the exposure compensation dial It is graduated in one third stop increments 1 and 2 indicate one and two stops less ...

Page 40: ...gly backlit subject the camera s exposure meter is likely to be fooled resulting in under or overexposure Fig 1 To compensate for this center the main subject in the viewfinder or move in close to the subject depress the memory lock button and hold it in then recompose and shoot Fig 2 Note In autofocus operation you must also depress the focus lock button when recomposing with the subject off cent...

Page 41: ...tton is not depressed all the way the mirror 9 may remain in the up position On manual Select a shutter speed Then hold in the preview button and turn the lens aperture ring until the symbol appears in the viewfinder Release the preview button and take the shot For non Allenses or accessories without automatic diaphragms On auto Stop the lens down manually until the desired shutter speed appears i...

Page 42: ...the next page 2 At the B setting unless you hold the shutter release button down all the way the shutter may close prematurely 3 00 not screw a tripod into the camera s tripod socket too tightly 42 Backup Mechanical Release Lever 6 This lever is provided as an alternative method of releasing the shutter in case the camera s batteries become weak or com pletely exhausted To operate the lever first ...

Page 43: ...film again Frame Counter Q To keep track of the number of exposed frames the frame counter is graduated from two frames below 0 up to 40 Blue numerals appear every 5 frames 0 5 10 etc with dots in between White marks at 12 20 24 and 36 indicate the number of frames available on most film cartridges When making blank shots with the shutter speed dial set to A the shutter will fire at 1 80 sec until...

Page 44: ...self timer lever to uncover the red dot Fig t When using the camera in the autofocus and or automatic exposure modes don t forget to close the eyepiece shutter to prevent stray light from entering the eyepiece Then push the shutter release button Fig 2 Immediately the red LED Ion the front of the camera will start blinking and then speed up during the final two seconds before the shutter opens to ...

Page 45: ...tically selected by the camera this speed will not produce the correct exposure Autofocus operation with the mirror in the up position is also impossible Viewfinder Illuminator 13 A convenient built in viewfinder illuminator lets you see the LCD exposure information and the aperture even in dim light To turn on the illuminator push the red illuminator button located at the base of the viewfinder j...

Page 46: ... the same procedure for each additional exposure When you have finished simply advance the film normally to the next frame While making multiple exposures the frame counter does not advance The multiple exposure setting cannot be cancelled once the lever is set in the out position Note If you wish to cancel the multiple exposure selling first cover the lens with the lens cap and close the eyepiece...

Page 47: ...most lenses is the infrared focusing index When shooting with black and white but not color infrared film it is necessary to refocus the lens to compensate for the fact that infrared light rays focus at a point slightly in front of visible light In infrared photography use of the R60 filter is required At first focus on your subject through the viewfinder by rotating the lens focusing ring without...

Page 48: ...eed dial set at A or 1 125 sec or above the shutter speed is automatically switched to 1 80 sec as soon as the flash is turned on As a reminder the LCD shows 80 on auto or M 80 on manual For creative fill in flash effects you can set the speed manually to 1 60 sec or below and the shutter fires at the speed set with the speed in use displayed in the viewfinder For non dedicated flash units an X se...

Page 49: ...ent flash photography with Nikon bracket mounting units such as the 88 11 and 14 Three electrical contacts on the accessory shoe provide for synchronization of the flash unit automatic TTL output control and ready light indication via an LED in the camera s view finder plus auto switching to the proper synchronization speed of 1 80sec Caution For flash photography it is recommended that you use a ...

Page 50: ...ary to use the camera s sync terminal It accepts all standard plug in PC cords plus it is threaded for use with a Nikon screw in PC cord 1 2000 Speedlighl FP Flashbulb M MF c J Synchronized c J Cannot be used 50 1 1000 1 500 1 250 1 125 1160 1130 The F3AF features an X sync contact only allowing electronic flash units to be synchronized at a speed of 1 80 sec X or slower Shuller speed sec 1 15 118...

Page 51: ...O 25 400 For more detailed information refer to the flash unit s instruc tion manual Nlkon F3AFISpeedlight Combination Chart Camera s Shutter Usable flash Speedlight ready light speed auto output control changeover SB 17 yes yes TTL auto manual MD SB 16A yes yes TTL auto manual MD SB 12 yes yes TTL manual with SC 12 yes yes TTL manual SB 11114 with SC 13 yes yes auto manual with SC ll no no auto m...

Page 52: ...viewfinder The High Eyepoint Finder DE 3 gives you the same eyelevel viewing but allows eyeglass wearers and action photographers alike to 52 DW 3 DA 2 DW 4 see the entire frame with the eye up to approx 25mm away from the eyepiece The Waist Level Finder DW 3 is ideal when you want to use the camera at a low angle or upside down over your head for shooting over crowds The Action Finder DA 2 works ...

Page 53: ...ttach the AF Finder DX 1 If not both the focusing screen inside the camera body and the one built into the bottom of the DX 1 might be damaged CaUl on 1 When handling the F3AF with the OX removed be careful not to soil or damage the electrical contacts at the bottom of the finder or the matching ones inside the camera body at the top of the mirror box Also do not short circuit them 2 Do not pick u...

Page 54: ...g screen simply insert the front edge the edge with the slot in the middle under the pin and push the rear edge of the screen down into place To take out the focusing screen first remove the finder then insert your fingernail under the rear edge of the screen and lift it out 54 Note For more information on which screens are compatible with which lenses consult the instruction manual supplied with ...

Page 55: ...rrounded by lmm wide micnoprlsrn doughnut Rapid and accurate focu ng for subjects with both straight lines and III defined contours Suitable for general photography TYpo L Same as Type Ascreen but with spln lrnage rangeflnder line at a45 angie Best lor subjects w h horizontal lines Type M Fine ground Fresnel field with S Smmq clear spot and double cross half for use In parallax focusing on aerial ...

Page 56: ... and SB 17 mount directly on the camera to provide automatic TTL control of the flash exposure The SB 12 has a guide number of 25 ASAIISO 100 and meters or 41 ASAIISO 25 and feet The SB 16A features a zoom head with four zoom settings for 28 35 50 and 85mm lenses with a guide number of 32 ASAIISO 100 and meters or 52 ASAIISO 25 and feet for the 35mm setting For bounce flash it has two flash heads ...

Page 57: ...sed with the TTL Sensor Cord SC 12 Featuring tilting flash heads the S8 11 and 14 allow you to bounce the light easily off the ceiling or walls for softer more flattering lighting for portraits Flash Unit Couplers AS 3 4 and 7 To mount other direct mounting flash units on the F3AF s acces sory shoe a Nikon Flash Unit Coupler is required The AS 3 coupler is necessary when mounting the Nikon S8 7 wh...

Page 58: ...me counter which stops the motor at the desired number of frames Eight AA type penlight batteries fit into a quick release clip housed in the base of the motor drive An optional NiCd battery pack is available for use in cold weather or when you want the fastest possible firing rate Once you attach the MD 4 to your camera you ll never want to take it off The Firing Rate Converter MK 1 is available ...

Page 59: ... camera back with no sync cord needed Three imprinting modes are possible year month day day hour minute or picture counting information is displayed clearly on the data back via an LCD and then is imprinted on the film at the instant of exposure Serving as a handy clock a quartz timer with an alarm function is also incorporated 59 ...

Page 60: ... the 200mm f 4 IF use the Nikon Tele converter TC 300 Even with these accessories exposure is determined at full aperture Note that in close up photography depth of field is generally shallow Thus you should stop down as much as possible when photographing a subject with great depth Since Micro Nikkor lenses are not compatible with the F3AF s autofocus and focus aid functions focusing must be done...

Page 61: ...AR 7 Micro Nikkor Lenses Auto Extension Rings Close Up Attachment Lenses 61 ...

Page 62: ...e release to eliminate camera vibration Subject measurement compensation Required accessories Remarks Photographs and Compensation not pictures with continu ous gradation necessary For high contrast subjects use of an t8 Copy Full aperture Approx t to 2 Micro Nikkor 55mm 112 8 reflectance gray card in determining exposure work Documents and or stop down stops for black letters Cable release is rec...

Page 63: ... AR 3 makes for vibration free shutter release RubberEyecup Attached to the finder eyepiece this eyecup excludes strong light and helps prevent eye fatigue Eyepiece Correction Lenses These are accessory lenses that screw into the viewfinder eye piece to enable near and farsighted photographers to take pictures without having to wear eyeglasses Nine models are available offering a choice of tl1e fo...

Page 64: ...sing a filter In this case you should take the picture without a filter 3 The F3AF s autofocuslfocus aid function cannot be used with the ROO 4 In low light situations the use of an NO filter may cause the focus impossible warning to blink Lens Hoods Recommended to prevent extraneous light from striking the lens Nikon s lens hoods come in four styles screw in slip on snap on and collapsible rubber...

Page 65: ...lus AF Nikkor 200mm 1 3 5 IF ED Neckstraps Available are the leather neckstrap AN 1 black webbed nylon neckstraps AN 4Y yellow and AN 4B black and wider webbed nylon neckstraps AN 6Y yellow and AN 6W brown Compartment Cases A wide selection of six types to choose from ranging lrom a compact model to a large type which can accommodate large or bulky camera equipment FB 8 FB 11A FB 14 FB 15 FB 16 an...

Page 66: ...at f 11 and 1 1000 sec at f 2 both represent EV 12 66 How to Read the EV Chart Section A of the chart shows the usable EV range depending on the lens maximum aperture in full aperture metering while it also indicates the usable EV range for aperture settings in stop down metering Section D shows the value for the ASAIISO film speed Section B the aperture settings for various film speeds and Sectio...

Page 67: ... are not usable Stop down metering For stop down metering Section A indicates the usable EV range for various aperture settings For example if the lens is stopped down to f 8 at ASAIISO lOa refer to the f 8 column in Section A and the EV values indicated for ASAIISO 100 in section D and you will find that the EV range for f 8 is EV 6 to 23 Now single out f 8 at ASAIISO 100 in Section B Go diag ona...

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Page 70: ...igned to work with a minimum of pres sure Generally the camera does not need lubrication To keep your F3AF in top working order it is recommended that you trip the shutter and operate the film advance lever a few times each month with or without film load ed in the camera Do not touch the AF contacts reflex mirror or the focusing screen to prevent them from getting dirty or scratched Re move dust ...

Page 71: ... wiping traces When not using the camera for a long time take out the bat teries Without lens always keep the body cap on Store the camera away from high temper ature high humidity naphtha line or camphor Caution Use of a spray gun type blower to clean the lens may cause possible damage to the glass especially when ED glass is used for the front lens element by suddenly lowering the tem perature o...

Page 72: ...y occur due to battery contamination Thus it is good practice to periodically clean the batteries and the contact section in the battery chamber with a soft cloth If the battery chamber is stained by a leaking battery remove the batteries at once and clean the chamber 72 3 Never mix new and old batteries or batteries of different makes 4 Always check battery power before every shooting session It ...

Page 73: ...n a car parked in direct sunlight or inside the trunk You may shorteri the LC s life by doing so 3 When the temperature goes below freezing the response time decreases as the liquid crystal becomes more viscose 4 Although the Nikon F3AF employs the highest quality LCD it deteriorates in contrast and becomes difficult to see after six or seven years When this happens please contact your dealer or t...

Page 74: ... lens barrel either locks lens distance setting during autofocus operation Aperture priority automatic exposure with manual override and Metering range Shutter Shutter speeds Exposure information display backup mechanical control through the Iens full aperture metering via silicon photodiode SPD with centerweighted metering pattern and metering circuits incorporated into camera body meter works wi...

Page 75: ...2 to ASAIISO 6400 2 EV compensation is possible in one third increments Operates on auto to electronically lock in shutter speed Auto flash control system Accessory shoe Sync terminal Flash synchronization Flash ready light TIL direct flash control governs output of Nikon dedicated flash unit using camera s SPO sensor effective ASA ISO range from ASAI ISO 25 to ASAIISO 400 Special Nikon type locat...

Page 76: ...Prevents stray light from entering viewfinder from the rear during self timer operation Depth of field preview Coaxial with mirror lockup lever button Reflex mirror Automatic instant return type with lockup facility incorporates air damper Multiple exposure lever Disengages frame counter for correct count Camera back Hinged interchangeable type memo holder provided Power switch Switches on when tu...

Page 77: ...lenses is your assurance that the lens offers the AI feature All Nikon Series E lenses have the AI feature but do not have a meter coupling shoe To attach an AI type lens to the camera body follow the directions provided in the BASIC OPERATION section of this instruction manual If the lens in a non AI type stop down exposure measurement is required with the camera body s meter coupling lever locke...

Page 78: ...n any form of this booklet In whole or In part except lor bllel quotation In Critical articles or reViews may be made without written authorIZation Irom the publishers Nikon NIPPON KOGAKU K K Printed in Japan 84 3 AI 3 ...

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