Nikon SB-24 - Autofocus and Non-TTL Flash Operation; Autofocus Flash Photography

AUTOFOCUS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (with Nikon F4, F-801/N8008,-
F-501/N2020 or F-401s/N4004s)
When combined with the Nikon F4, F-801/N8008, F-501/N2020
or F-401s/N4004s camera, the S8-24's AF illuminator enables
you to perform autofocus operation
in dim light and total
darkness.
F4 F·501/N2020 F-401s/N4004s
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F·801/N8008
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1 Set the Nikon F4 , F-801lN8008 or F-501/N2020 focus mode
• selector to S for Single Servo Autofocus mode, or set the
F-401s/N4004s to A for autofocus mode.
Set the camera's exposure mode and metering system selector
and the S8-24's flash mode selector
as desired.
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2 Lightly press the camera shutter release button and confirm
• that the viewfinder ready-light comes
on.
When ambient light is insufficient for
autofocus operation, the AF illumi-
nator automatically turns on to start
operation. If ambient light
is sufficient,
the AF illuminator does not light up .