Flash on an F4

[2WK]

Heres a strange question. I think I know the answer (no!) but can a Nikon F4 take advantage of an SB-800's IR focus beam?

Thanks!

 

[2WK]

Ok, I just did some experimenting and apparently it can! Only in the single AF mode, and it doesn't seem to work all that great…but it works. Interesting!

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

That's how the F4 works with the SB-24, the flash originally made for it. Continuous AF is impossible with the IR beam because the beam, which is not totally IR, would then be visible in the photos.

 

[nikon_sam]

The SB-25 on either the F4 & F5 works the same way...it helps in low light situations...just make sure you have good batteries in the F4 or it's going to hunt...

 

[2WK]

Ahh, thanks for the tips gentlemen! Love this camera.

 

[2WK]

It's kinda crazy how….well, I put 6 Energizer Ultimate Lithiums in the body about 4 years ago and the indicator still shows full power. I have used the camera quite a bit and it is impressive how the F4 is so economical.