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Taking Photographs—Focus

Manual Focus

Manual focus is available for lenses that do not

sup port autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lens es) or

when autofocus does not produce the desired

re sults ( 73). To focus manually, set the focus-

mode selector to M and adjust the lens focusing

ring until the image displayed on the clear matte

ﬁ eld in the viewﬁ nder is in focus. Pho to graphs

can be taken at any time, even when the image

is not in focus.

The Electronic Range Finder

If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or

faster, the viewﬁ nder fo cus indicator can be used

to con ﬁ rm whether the subject in the se lect ed fo-

cus area is in focus. After positioning the sub ject

in the active focus area, press the shut ter-re lease

but ton half way and rotate the lens fo cus ing ring

un til the in-fo cus in di ca tor (●) is dis played.

A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority

When using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. With

lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted man-

u al ly with the lens set to M or M/A. See the documentation provided with your lens

for details.

Focal Plane Position

To determine the distance between your subject and

the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the

camera body. The distance between the lens mounting

ﬂ ange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83˝).

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