DRIVE – Advance Mode

This camera has both single frame and continuous advance drive modes. Select single frame advance to expose and advance the film one frame at a time. Switch to continuous drive to photograph dynamic action sequences at up to 5.5 frames per second (4.5 frames per second in autofocus mode).

•The maximum drive speed changes depending on the focus mode.

•When the built-in flash is up or an accessory flash is on, the shutter can not be released until the flash is charged.

Turn the drive-mode lever to the desired drive mode.S – Single Frame AdvanceC – Continuous AdvanceIf continuous advance is selected…1. Open the control panel door, then press the adjust button.
2. Turn either control dial to select

or

speed continuous drive.

• AF Zoom xi and Power zoom lenses cannot be

zoomed when continuous-advance mode is

selected.

 

• The shutter can not be released until the camera

has focused on your subject.

3. Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the selection.

 

Maximum Framing Rate

Focus Mode

HI

Lo

Single Shot AF (S)

5.5 fps

2 fps

 

 

 

Automatic AF (A)

4.5 fps

2 fps

 

 

 

Continuous AF (C)

4.5 fps

2 fps

 

 

 

Manual Focus (M)

5.5 fps

2 fps

 

 

 

Test conditions: Shutter speed set to 1/250 or faster, with fresh batteries

•The maximum drive speed drops to 5 frames per second when Data Memory is activated.

•The optional Quartz Data Back QD-9 may imprint the date or time only on the first frame of a motor advanced series.

•The maximum drive speed is 4.5 fps when the Data Memory Back DM-9’s imprinting function is activated.

•When the battery power is low or in low temperatures, the maximum drive speed may drop temporarily.

Custom Function Notes

Switch to setting 2 for release priority operation (p.92).

• RP will appear in the data panel.

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