Attach A Lens - Nikon D5000 User Manual

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.
X
Focus ring (0 60, 229)
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).
If the lens is equipped with an A-M or
M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or
M/A (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.
18
Focal length scale
Lens cap
Zoom ring
Focal length index
Mounting index
CPU contacts (0 194)
Rear lens cap
A-M mode switch (see below)
VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 19)