> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 16:09:48 -0500
> From: "Art Searle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: features of F100 [v04.n270/14]
> Message: 14
>
> After a very careful reading of the F100^Rs instruction manual, I believe the
> following are either not adequately covered or are left out altogether, IMO.
>
[snip]
>
> Unique Multiple exposure feature ^V Once you select multiple exposure mode
> from the drive options, the F100 will keep taking exposures on the same film
> frame, until you cancel it. When you cancel this feature by selecting any
> other drive choice, the film will automatically advance the next time you
> half press the shutter-release. Even the F-5 cannot do this. You do not
> have to decide in advance that the next shot will be the last on this frame,
> then change the drive mode, then take the last shot and the film advances.
>
You know what else this provides: an extra measure of quiet operation!
With no intention of making multiple exposures on a given frame,
you can set the drive to multiple-exp. (or said another way,
"Continuous No-Advance"), make your single exposure, change the drive
mode back and then advance the film with a 1/2-press of the shutter
(or the AF-on button?) when the moment is best.
My guess is that even in "Silent" advance mode, the film advance
is the largest contributor to sound (Art, anyone else, confirm?)
If you're not in a terribly rushed mode of operation, and you want
to fully minimize sound, this is a viable way to do it.
Thanks for the great insights, Art.
Can you confirm that there is no way to change release/focus-priority
in Continuous and Single servo modes in the F100?
Thanks,
Chris
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