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Detailed Operation
Manual Focus
Focus can be set manually when the focus mode selector is set to M.
Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through
the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring
until a sharp image appears on the clear matte
field in the viewfinder.
• The shutter can be released whether or not /
appears in the viewfinder.
Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may
not work as expected (x 60) or a lens other than
an AF Nikkor (x 38) is attached.
• Optional focusing screens type J, A or L (x 168)
can assist you in obtaining a quick focus.
Manual focus using Electronic 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 remains on, rotate the lens focusing ring
until / appears in the viewfinder. The shutter can
be released anytime.
• Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of
11 focus brackets selected as the focus area (x
50).
• If < appears in the viewfinder, the focus region is in
front of the subject. If > appears in the viewfinder,
focus region is behind the subject. In either case,
rotate the lens focusing ring until / appears.
CSM a8: If the attached AF-S/AF-I lens supports autofocus with manual
priority (M/A), you can choose to allow autofocus operation in Manual focus
(x 96).
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