Nikon F4 Body Only, F4S Single Servo Autofocus S, Continuous Servo Autofocus C

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Autofocus

Autofocus Operation

The F4 provides two autofocus modes - Single Servo Autofocus (S) and Continuous Servo Autofocus (C).

Single Servo Autofocus (S)

In Single Servo Autofocus mode (S) , the shutter cannot be re- leased until the subject is in focus; once the subject is in focus, the focus stays locked for as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed.

Continuous Servo Autofocus (C)

The camera continues focusing for as long as you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed. The shutter release but- ton can be fully depressed anytime, regardless of focus status, except when film advance mode selector is set to CL.

1.Set focus mode selector to either S or C.

11 the lens in use has an A-M switch, set switch to A.

2.Position viewfinder focus brackets on main subject.

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Contents Nikon CONTENTS--------------~ Lenses Foreword --------------~ Nomenclature Page Page Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 Finder side display Body side displayHigh Speed Battery Pack MB-21 Battery Pack MB-20 Lens AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 To remove Mounting the LensWith High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 Installing BatieriesPage With Battery Pack MB-20 LRSe-e Checking Batiery PowerCl, Cs or ~ Page Loading Film ~~f~~.I!.~Fully depress shutter release button film Film advance mode Focus modeExposure mode ~ \ \ Shooting~. \II IVI r Page Rewinding Film Power rewindManual rewind OX-Coded Film Film Speed DialManual Film Speed Setting Continuous shooting CH, CL, Cs Single-frame shooting SMode Selection Manual Focus with Electronic Rangefinder Focus ModesPage Manual Focus Using Clear Matte Field Continuous Servo Autofocus C AutofocusSingle Servo Autofocus S Page Focus Tracking Page Single Servo Autofocus Taking Pictures with Main Subject Off-CenterContinuous Servo Autofocus Special Focusing Situations Autofocus with Optional Autofocus Speedlights Freeze Focus Matrix Metering Exposure Metering SystemsSpot Metering e Center-Weighted Metering CeMatrix Metering Metering System SelectionCenter-Weighted Metering Spot Metering Exposure Modes Manual Exposure Mode~~Pf~ +1.....-t /C Programmed Auto Exposure Modes PH, P Dual Program Chart e.g., 50mm f/1 .4 , ISOPage With other finders With Multi-Meter FinderShutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode S Page LeG Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode a With Multi-Meter Finder Correct exposure For lenses with fixed apertures Stop-Down Exposure MeteringFor lenses and other systems without automatic diaphragms AE-L Auto Exposure Lock Button Automatic Exposure Modes@ ,,--,,I Exposure Compensation Dial Center-Weighted Metering Examples Manual Exposure Mode Ce E c Auto Exposure Bracketing Shutier Speed Dial SettingSetting AF-L DEPTH-OF-FIELD Preview ButtonMeter Coupling Lever Mirror Lockup Lever SELF-TIMER Multiple Exposure Lever Alternative Shutter Release Button Sync Terminal Viewfinder Illuminator SwitchMULTI-METER Finder DP-20 NikonEyepiece Shutter Lever Diopter Adjustment KnobAccessory Shoe Flashphotographv Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in Each Exposure Mode Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in a Mode Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Center-Weighted Fill-FlashStandard TTL Flash Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Photography Multiple Flash Photography Lenses Lens Compatibility ChartPage AE Action Finder DA-20 Interchangeable ViewfindersDW-21 DW-20 6X High-Magnification Finder DW-21Waist-Level Finder DW-20 Interchangeable Focusing Screens Type E Focusing Screen Selector GuideNikon AC/OC Converter MA-4 and External Power cord MC-11 Power SourcesNikon External Power Regulator MB-22 Nikon Multi-Power High-Speed Battery Pack MB-23Optional Speedlights Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-23 Optional Camera BacksNikon 2S0-Exp. Multi-Control Back MF-24 Nikon Data Back MF-22Nikon Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 Viewing AccessoriesNikon Eyepiece Correction Lenses Nikon Rubber Eyecup DK-2Nikon Eyepiece Adapter OK-? Nikon Eyepiece Magnifier OG-2Nikon Bellows Attachment PB-6 Nikon Auto Extension RingsNikon Macro Adapter Ring BR- 2A Nikon Focusing Stage PG-2Nikon Repro-Copy Outfit PF-4 Nikon Remote Cord MC-4A Remote Control AccessoriesNikon Modulite Remote Control Set ML-2 Nikon Remote Cord with Button Release MC-12ANikon Cable Release AR-3 and Double Cable Release AR-7 Nikon Pistol Grip Model 2 and Connecting Cord MC-3ANikon Connecting Cords MC-17 and MC-17S Nikon Intervalometer MT-2Camera Care Tips Page 104 Page Multiple exposure Via lever AutofocusFilm speed range Focusing screenFilm speed setting EyepointBatteries Number of 3S-exposure film rolls per set of fresh baHeriesPage Sec. or higher do not set to 11125 sec. or slower 110 Nikon