Nikon 1714 Film Camera User Manual


 
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Manual focus
Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the
viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the
image appears sharp on the clear matte field
in
the
viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether
or
not
the subject is
in
focus and regardless
of
the focus
indicator status.
Use Manual focus
in
situations where autofocus may not
work
as
expected (page 27)
or
lens other than AF Nikkor
(page 89) is attached.
When using a lens with the A-M select function, set the
switch/ring to M to focus manually. If
MIA
(autofocus
with manual priority) is available with your lens, Manual
focus is possible either with the switch/ring set to M
or
MIA. See the instruction manual
of
your lens for details.
Manual
focus
using
Elp.ctronic
Rangefinder
Set the focus
mode
selector
to
M. The focus can be confirmed with .
indication
in
the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor
lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum
aperture
of
f/5.6
or
faster.
Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter is on, rotate the
lens focusing ring until . appears in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released
anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any
of
five focus
brackets selected as the focus area (page
46)
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