Nikon 3700, 3699, 55 instruction manual Focus Lock, When center focus area is selected

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Focus Lock

Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that'sframed outside of the N55'sthree focus areas.

~ Tip

Focus lock is best suited for a photograph where composition is your top priority, and in

situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27).

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1 Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button . (For example,

when center focus area is selected.)

• appears when the subject is in focus and the focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed.

Focus lock cannot be used in -l-..{Q .

Focus is not locked with a moving subject. To lock focus on a stationary subject which has been moving, remove your finger from the shutter release button and lightly press the shutter release button again.

2 Confirm focus indicator e, compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot.

After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance.

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Contents Nikon N Introduction Body cap PTake trial shots Using your camera correctlyHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Contents 75-85 87-1171Nomenclature LCDYear indicator QD model only Data imprint LCD/buttonsViewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup P Date/time LCDLCD PanelNiewfinder Display Viewfinder display ApertureAvailable Exposure Modes Aperture-Priority Auto PPoint-and-shoot exposure mode ~#~ #~cj~~ Start Shooting ImmediatelyAUT~E3 Page Preparation Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Check points Type Nikkor lens Check the lens typeCD G-type Nikkor lens CPU Nikkor lens other Detach the lens Load Film--~--------\ Pull film leader across to red index markAvoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors OX-coded filmFilm speed DX markSet Date and Time QD model only Changing battery for imprinting Viewfinder for approx sec. from About Shutter Release Button~Lightly pressing Fully depressing Basic Operation Set Focus Mode to AF Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject PrioritySituations where autofocus may not work as expected For example, building windowsSet Exposure Mode to IiS FS.6 @Symbol Exposure mode About exposure modeCharacteristics/Shooting situations Hold Camera and Focus~-~ Hold the camera properlyBuilt-in Speedlight Release Shutter DE3 Il · 0 is displayed during film rewindAbout Metering Systems and Exposure This section describes the following basic operations Shooting with Vari-Program Portrait mode RJ Landscape mode~ Close- Up mode ~Qj Sports Continuous mode~ Night Portrait mode Using Built-InSpeedlight Check points Camera.....shake Page Year/ Month/ Day Day/ Hour/ Minute No imprint Month/Day/YearFocus Operation Focus Mode Automatically activated when shooting a stationary subjectAuto-Servo AF About Lock-OnTMManual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Manual focusWhen focus mode is set to Autofocus Focus AreaWhen focus mode is set to Manual Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-SubjectPriorityDynamic AF Mode Single Area ModeAF-Assist Illuminator Approx. O.5-3~Page When center focus area is selected Focus LockExposure Mode Set the exposure mode dial to P Auto-Multi ProgramPAuto-Multi Program Auto-Multi Program is best.suited for snapshotsCompose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot Difference between 8 Auto mode and P Auto-Multi ProgramFlexible Program @combination of shutter speedSet the exposure mode dial to S SShutter-Priority AutoTip Fast shutter speed 1/500 secCheck point Overexposure UnderexposureSet the exposure mode dial to a AAperture-Priority Auto80/91 Manual Exposure Mode Set the exposure mode dial to MMManual Center Partial MeteringWhile checking the electronic Set the shutter speed and apertureAnalog exposure display Long Time Exposure Long Time Time exposure of more than 30 secAdvanced Exposure Compensation Electronic analog exposure Display No compensationExposure Compensation cannot be set in 8 or M exposure mode Cancel . -- . Iiiiiiiiiin ..... ---J+ Auto Exposure BracketingDisplay changes as follows IB S IB IB2Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot Compensated EV value and bracketing orderAuto Exposure Bracketing Cancel Multiple ExposureNo display Multiple exposure is not recommendedNumber of exposures Compensation value Standard compensation value in multiple exposureFirst shot is taken and ~ and frame Other Functions @ film cartridge Film RewindII \Tc ~~r·dj~~~ .·······.··.···········.··········· Available Mode Combinations CD Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Available Subject PriorityFlash Built-In SpeedlightlReady-Light Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modesMatrix Balanced Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-FlashReady-light ?o FS6 ~Flash Sync Mode Features ~ , P or a exposure mode~ Red- Eye Reduction \1 Flash CancelIj Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Using Built-In Speedlight P, S, a or M exposure mode 8 or Vari-Program Except rJ or ~QP or a exposure mode «i~ «i~ I~ 8 or Vari-Program except O. ~... or ~Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode Available shutter speed Available aperture12/40 17/56 24/79 34/12 5/6.6-28 6/4.6-20 2/3.3-14 3/2.3-9.8 2.1/2.0-6.9 1.5/2.0-4.9Available flash sync mode combinations Usable lenses with built- in SpeedlightRed-Eye Slow SyncWith standard color print film With color slide filmDepth of field Miscellaneous Lens Compatibility 85mm f/2.80*4Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens Type Nikkor lensWhen a non-CPU lens is attached C50 rfNon-TIL Usable Optional SpeedlightsSpeedlight Usable Optional Speedlights = ..3Smm FS.6Moll 3S mm FS.6 3Smm S.6Non-TTL Auto Flash Programmed Flash mode Available flash sync mode with optional SpeedlightUsable Optional SP.eedlights Page Optional Accessories Eyepiece correction lensesSoft case CF-62 Speedlight S8-28/S8-27Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant Call a doctor immediately If someone accidentally swallows batteriesDo not leave Tum the power off Or service centerFilm is not correctly Reload film Installed Appears BlinksTroubleshooting Use Speedlighl Shoot again afterConfirming focus RangeExposure bracketing GlossaryExposure Compensation Page Focus Tracking Front-Curtain SyncGuide number ISO film speed109 Specifications With limitations see chart on111 112 113 114 115 Index 10.29 -62 Self-timer Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 10.29 -57117 118 119 Nikon