Nikon AI-S TC-16- TC-16S - Manual (Page 16)

CONNECTING LENS AND TELECONVERTER---------- A„ A2
Position the lens in the TC-l6’s bayonet mount with its aperture index aligned
with the TC-16’s lens mounting index (|); then, grasping the lens aperture ring,
turn the lens counterclockwise until it click-stops into position. (With either the
300mm f/2 IF-ED or 200mm f/2 IF-ED, you turn the TC-16 clockwise until it
click-stops into position.)
To remove: Depress the lens release button (D on the TC-16 while grasping the
lens aperture ring, and turn the lens clockwise until the lens aperture index is
aligned with the TC-16’s lens mounting index, (As for the 300mm f/2 IF-ED or
200mm f/2 IF-ED. turn the TC-16 counterclockwise until the lens aperture index
is aligned with the TC-l6's lens mounting index.)
MOUNTING ON THE CAMERA BODY---------------------Bi.Bj
Position the lens/teleconverter assembly in the camera's bayonet mount so
that the TC-16’s camera mounting index (D is aligned with the camera’s lens
mounting index. Then, grasp the aperture ring of the lens or the TC-16 and turn
the lens/teleconverter assembly counterclockwise until it click-stops into
position, (In case of the 300mm f/2 IF-ED or 200mm f/2 IF-ED, you turn the
F3AF camera body clockwise until it clickstops into place.)
Note:
• When mounting the lens/teleconverter assembly on the F3AF camera body,
make sure with your finger that the camera’s meter coupling lever is locked
in the "down” position. For further information, refer to the F3AF’s instruction
manual.
To remove: Depress the lens release button on the camera body while grasp­
ing the aperture ring of the lens or the TC-16, and turn the lens/teleconverter
assembly clockwise until it comes off. (In case of the 300mm f/2 IF-ED or
200mm f/2 IF-ED, you turn the F3AF camera body counterclockwise until it
comes off.)
INITIAL PROCEDURES FOR AUTOFOCUS
PHOTOGRAPHY------------------------------------------------------------ C
1- First attach the lens to the TC-16, then mount the lens/teleconverter
assembly onto the F3AF/DX-1 assembly.
2. Slide the TC-16’s ON/OF switch ® to the "ON” position as far as it will go­
do not slide it only part of the way.
3. Set the lens distance scale to the infinity (■») mark.
• At infinity, the focus detection range varies in accordance with the lens
in use—see following table.
4. Lightly touching the F3AF's shutter release button will activate the micro­
motor built into the TC-16; simultaneously, the LED in-focus (►◄) or focus-
impossible warning indicator ( x) inside the viewfinder will light up.
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