In article <50e39u$ied@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, rschllr@aol.com says...
[this is probably in the wrong group - maybe r.p.e.35mm would be better]

>I just purchased a used F3 (not HP) and have a few questions, if any F3
>users out there could fill me in on the following:
>1. This one came with the DE-2, not the High Point DE-3. I wear glasses
>and have no trouble with this set-up. Is the HP really better? different?

No, and yes: slightly lower magnification, slightly bigger and heavier,
slightly more eye distance possible.

>2. The T setting locks the shutter open and only turns off by rotating the
>dial. Is this the propert way to use this function? Is this a time
>setting or what?

Yes, and yes.

>3. Does the camera really only meter to 8 seconds or will it meter in
>very low light situations accurately (on a tripod of course); but, just
>not show the exposure. Which you couldn't see anyway because it would be
>so dark.

In auto, it will probably meter (and expose) for longer than 8 seconds...

>I've got FE-2s and N8008s; but, I like this camera. Its basic and rugged
>and effective. Now if the flash setup wasn't so crude and nearly
>non-existent.

The flash TTL system is excellent (and can allow TTL fill ratios, with accesories), BUT, the sync. speed is too slow, and the 400 ASA limit can be
annoying. (Ambient metering can be maintained with the flash on by covering
the middle of the three adjacent contacts.)
Hope This Helps