Help needed D3s with "AF" lenses: **If you don't know the D3s, or know for sure that you're giving accurate information, please don't just "shoot from the hip"

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Help needed D3s with "AF" lenses

Jun 30, 2018 15:35:44 #

Naldo

**If you don't know the D3s, or know for sure that you're giving accurate information, please don't just "shoot from the hip" - THANKS**

Can you explain this caution to me?? All of my lenses are full-frame D lenses, and I also have a TC-201 teleconverter for use with my Nikkor 80-200mm screw zoom.

My Nikon D3s User's Manual states on Page #99 under the topic of Manual Focus:
"AF Lenses
Do not select focus mode S or C.
Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera."

see it here: https://cdn-10.nikon-cdn.com/pdf/manuals/kie88335f7869dfuejdl=-cww2/D3S_EN.pdf

Jun 30, 2018 15:58:14 #

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Do a google search for

manual override of auto focus lenses in nikon cameras

You'll find a number of articles. The probable reason is that the lens focusing system is engaged in the S and C modes. Turning the focusing ring on the lens will stress the mechanism and break it.
--Bob

Naldo wrote:

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Jun 30, 2018 17:09:56 #

Naldo

rmalarz, I did that but didn't find anything I thought was really germane to the question. . .

However, your thoughts on the reason for the warning sound about right to me.

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