Kodak DCS Pro 14n - Manual (Page 140)

8-6 April 29, 2004
Focusing
AF-Assist Illuminator
When you lightly press the Shutter Release button, the AF-Assist Illuminator
turns on automatically under the following conditions:
• Single Servo AF Focus mode
• AF NIKKOR lens is used
• Subject is dark and center focus is selected
• Dynamic AF with Closest Subject Priority is activated
NOTE: If the AF-Assist Illuminator is used repeatedly over a short period
of time, it will turn off for a short period of time to protect the
firing tube. It will restart shortly.
CAUTION :
The AF-Assist Illuminator can become hot if used repeatedly
over a short period of time. Be careful not to touch it.
When the AF-Assist Illuminator is on, autofocus will not work due to
vignetting at shooting distances less than one meter with the following
lenses:
• AF Micro 200 mm f/4 IF-ED, AF-S 17-35 mm f/2.8 IF-ED (24 mm or
longer focal length), AF 20-35m f/2.8 IF, AF 24-120 mm f/3.5-5.6 IF,
AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8 IF-ED, AF 35-70 mm f/2.8, AF Micro 70-180 mm
f/4.5-5.6 ED
When the AF-Assist Illuminator is on, autofocus will not work due to
vignetting with the following lenses:
• AF-S 80-200 mm f/2.8 IF-ED, AF 80-200 mm f/2.8 ED, AF VR 80-400
mm f/4.5-5.6 ED