Focus Lock - Nikon AF-S Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8D IF Instruction Manual

^ \ ^ Camera's focus mc
Cameras ^ ^ \
F5-Series/F4-Series
F100/N90X/N9OS
F90-Series/N90
F80-Series/N80-Series
F70-Series/N70
PRONEA 600i/PRONEA 6i
PRONEA S
Nikon AF (autofocus)
cameras (except for F3AF)
ide
C
S
M
C
s
M
Other Nikon cameras
Lens' focus mode
M/A
Autofocus with
manual priority
Manual focus
(Focus assist is available)
Manual focus
(Focus assist is available)
Manual focus
M
Manual focus
(Focus assist is available)
Manual focus
(Focus assist is available)
Manual focus
A
Autofocus
For use with a Nikon FS-Series, F4-Series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-
Series/N90, F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70, PRONEA
600i/PRONEA 6i or PRONEA S Camera
To select autofocus mode, slide the focus mode switch to A. Be sure camera's focusing
mode is set at C or S. In autofocus mode, you can use either "Focus lock" or "Preset
focusing" (with focusing limit switch). For details, see the following page.
To select autofocus mode with manual priority, slide the focus mode switch to M/A.
To focus manually, while lightly pressing the shutter release button, rotate the focusing
ring until the viewfinder image appears sharp and crisp. Removing your finger from the
shutter release button cancels manual focus mode to resume autofocus. Be sure the
camera's focusing mode is set at C or S to activate autofocus operation.
To select manual mode, slide the focus mode switch to M. Rotate focusing ring until the
viewfinder image appears sharp and crisp. The electronic rangefmder can be used as a
focusing assist.
For Other Nikon Autofocus Cameras (except the F3AF)
Only manual focusing operation is available.
Slide the focus mode switch to M (or M/A). Rotate the focusing ring until the viewfinder
image appears sharp and crisp. The electronic rangefinder can be used as a focusing
assist.
For a Nikon Non-Autofocus Camera
Only manual focusing operation is available.
Slide the focus mode switch to M (or M/A). Rotate focusing ring until the viewfinder
image appears sharp and crisp.
FOCUS LOCK (WITH AN F5-SERIES, F4-SERIES, F100,
F90X/N90s, F90-SERIES/N90, F80-SERIES/N80-SERIES,
F70-SERIES/N70, PRONEA 6OO1/PRONEA 6i OR PRONEA S
CAMERA)
When shooting a subject that is off-center or moving in Continuous Servo Autofocus
mode, press this button to lock focus. To cancel focus lock and reactivate autofocus,
remove your finger from the focus lock button. Although AF-Lock function can be set on
both camera and lens, priority is given to whichever is set first.
• Position of the focus lock buttons of this lens can be adjusted by modification. For
modification, contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.
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