Manual Focus - Nikon D50 User Manual

Manual Focus

Controls used: Focus-mode selector ➤ Lens focus ring
Manual focus is available for manual focus lenses
or when autofocus does not produce the desired
re sults. To focus manually, set the focus-mode
selector to M and rotate the lens focus 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.
A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority
When using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manu-
ally. 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 documen-
tation provided with your lens for details.
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 focus 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 ring un til the in-fo cus in di ca tor
(●) is dis played.
Focal Plane Position
To determine the distance between your subject and
the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the
camera body.
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