Nikon D300 User Manual page 740

Figure 11-14. Choosing a Live view and Release mode on
the D300
LV Hand-Held Mode (uses phase-detection AF):
1. Point your camera toward your subject. With the D300
you'll need to press the
raise the mirror and enter
you to use the
D300S you'll enter
the Lv button. (see
Figure 11-13
configuration.
2. Press the
activate phase-detection AF. The
while the camera auto focuses. Give it just a moment to
complete autofocus; this saves time later! Release
pressure from the
will drop. Your subject will be displayed on the
(see Figure
Monitor to view your subject. With the
Live view mode
Figure 11-11
and Figure 11-14
Shutter-release button
Shutter-release button
11-12, image 1).
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Shutter-release button
Live view mode. This allows
as soon as you press
and
show the screens used for
halfway down to
Monitor
fully to
Figure 11-12).
will go dark
and the mirror
Monitor