Attach A Lens - Nikon D3000 User Manual

Attach a Lens
Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is
removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S
DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR.
rth index
Focal length scale Mounting index
Lens cap (_ 158)
cap
Focus ring (_ 48, 19 I)
Zoom ring
A-M mode switch (see below)
VR (vibration reduction) switch (_ 17)
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 (_rl_).
Being careful not to press the lens-
release button, rotate the lens
counter-clockwise until it clicks into
place (_r2_).
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).
A M
M/A M]
_I_ 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.
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