Nikon F4S, F4 Body Only instruction manual Autofocus with Optional Autofocus Speedlights

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Autofocus with Optional Autofocus

Speedlights

Although the F4'sautofocus works at lighting levels as low as EV minus 1, performance may vary depending on subject de- tail and contrast. In dimmest light conditions, use Nikon speed- lights during AF operation, if it is too dark. The speedlight'sAF Illuminator lights up only in the Single Servo Autofocus mode.

1 . Mount Nikon Autofocus Speedlight S8-24, S8-23, S8-22 or 88-20 onto the F4'saccessory shoe.

2.Compose picture through viewfinder and lightly press

shutter release button.

3 . Speedlight'sAF illuminator lights up and autofocus operation begins.

-The focal lengths available when using AF Illuminator with AF Nikkor lenses are 24mm to 105mm.

-For details, see Nikon speedlight instruction manual.

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Contents Nikon CONTENTS--------------~ Lenses Foreword --------------~ Nomenclature Page Page Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 Body side display Finder side displayHigh Speed Battery Pack MB-21 Battery Pack MB-20 Lens AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 Mounting the Lens To removeInstalling Batieries With High Speed Battery Pack MB-21Page With Battery Pack MB-20 Checking Batiery Power LRSe-eCl, Cs or ~ Page ~~f~~.I!.~ Loading FilmFully depress shutter release button film Focus mode Exposure modeFilm advance mode Shooting ~ \ \~. \II IVI r Page Power rewind Rewinding FilmManual rewind Film Speed Dial OX-Coded FilmManual Film Speed Setting Single-frame shooting S Continuous shooting CH, CL, CsMode Selection Focus Modes Manual Focus with Electronic RangefinderPage Manual Focus Using Clear Matte Field Autofocus Single Servo Autofocus SContinuous Servo Autofocus C Page Focus Tracking Page Taking Pictures with Main Subject Off-Center Single Servo AutofocusContinuous Servo Autofocus Special Focusing Situations Autofocus with Optional Autofocus Speedlights Freeze Focus Exposure Metering Systems Matrix MeteringCenter-Weighted Metering Ce Spot Metering eMetering System Selection Matrix MeteringCenter-Weighted Metering Spot Metering Manual Exposure Mode Exposure Modes~~Pf~ +1.....-t /C Dual Program Chart e.g., 50mm f/1 .4 , ISO Programmed Auto Exposure Modes PH, PPage With Multi-Meter Finder With other findersShutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode S Page LeG Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode a With Multi-Meter Finder Correct exposure Stop-Down Exposure Metering For lenses and other systems without automatic diaphragmsFor lenses with fixed apertures Automatic Exposure Modes AE-L Auto Exposure Lock Button@ ,,--,,I Exposure Compensation Dial Center-Weighted Metering Examples Manual Exposure Mode Ce E c Auto Exposure Bracketing Setting Shutier Speed DialSetting DEPTH-OF-FIELD Preview Button AF-LMeter Coupling Lever Mirror Lockup Lever SELF-TIMER Multiple Exposure Lever Alternative Shutter Release Button Viewfinder Illuminator Switch Sync TerminalNikon MULTI-METER Finder DP-20Diopter Adjustment Knob Eyepiece Shutter LeverAccessory Shoe Flashphotographv Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in Each Exposure Mode Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in a Mode Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-FlashStandard TTL Flash Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Photography Multiple Flash Photography Lens Compatibility Chart LensesPage Interchangeable Viewfinders AE Action Finder DA-206X High-Magnification Finder DW-21 Waist-Level Finder DW-20DW-21 DW-20 Interchangeable Focusing Screens Focusing Screen Selector Guide Type ENikon Multi-Power High-Speed Battery Pack MB-23 Power SourcesNikon External Power Regulator MB-22 Nikon AC/OC Converter MA-4 and External Power cord MC-11Optional Speedlights Optional Camera Backs Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-23Nikon Data Back MF-22 Nikon 2S0-Exp. Multi-Control Back MF-24Nikon Rubber Eyecup DK-2 Viewing AccessoriesNikon Eyepiece Correction Lenses Nikon Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3Nikon Eyepiece Magnifier OG-2 Nikon Eyepiece Adapter OK-?Nikon Auto Extension Rings Nikon Bellows Attachment PB-6Nikon Focusing Stage PG-2 Nikon Repro-Copy Outfit PF-4Nikon Macro Adapter Ring BR- 2A Nikon Remote Cord with Button Release MC-12A Remote Control AccessoriesNikon Modulite Remote Control Set ML-2 Nikon Remote Cord MC-4ANikon Intervalometer MT-2 Nikon Pistol Grip Model 2 and Connecting Cord MC-3ANikon Connecting Cords MC-17 and MC-17S Nikon Cable Release AR-3 and Double Cable Release AR-7Camera Care Tips Page 104 Page Autofocus Multiple exposure Via leverEyepoint Focusing screenFilm speed setting Film speed rangeNumber of 3S-exposure film rolls per set of fresh baHeries BatteriesPage Sec. or higher do not set to 11125 sec. or slower 110 Nikon