Nikon D5000 Camcorder User Manual


 
18
X
Attach a Lens
Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is
removed.
An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens is used in this manual for
illustrative purposes.
1 Turn the camera off.
2 Remove the rear lens cap and the
camera body cap.
3 Attach the lens.
Keeping the mounting index on the
lens aligned with the mounting index
on the camera body, position the lens in
the camera’s bayonet mount (
q
).
Being careful not to press the lens-
release button, rotate the lens counter-
clockwise until it clicks into place (
w
).
Slide the A-M switch to A (autofocus; if
the lens has an M/A-M switch, select
M/A for autofocus with manual
priority).
D Autofocus
Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with autofocus
motors.
Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses.
Focal length scale
Focal length index
A-M mode switch (see below)
VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 19)
Mounting index
Rear lens cap
Lens cap
Focus ring (0 60)
CPU contacts
(0 194)
Zoom ring