Nikon FAA350NA manual Focus Lock, Press the shutter release button

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Focus Lock

Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a

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1 press the shutter release button.

 

subject that’s framed outside of the F100’s five focus areas, and in

 

situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 42).

 

Position the focus area on the subject and lightly

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/ appears when the subject is in focus.

2 Confirm focus indicator / and lock focus.

Focus lock is operated differently in Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF.

In Single Servo AF:

Focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed.

• Focus can also be locked by pressing the button.

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In Continuous Servo AF

Confirm focus indicator / then (while keeping shutter release button lightly pressed) press the button.

Focus is locked as long as the button is kept pressed, even if you remove your finger from the shutter release button. In Auto Exposure mode, exposure is also locked in this case (page 54).

·21: Only focus can be set to lock when button is pressed (page

75).

3 While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shoot.

Focus

After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance. Otherwise, refocus and lock the focus again.

If you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed after releasing the shutter in Single Servo AF, the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing. Similarly, if you keep the button pressed after releasing the shutter, the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing.

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Contents Page Nomenclature Supplied accessoriesLCD panel LCD/Viewfinder DisplaysViewfinder Display About LCD illuminator panelCommand Dials Introduction Using your camera correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Set Focus Mode, Focus Area AF Area Mode Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check Battery PowerLoad Film LensBasic Operation Lightly press the shutter release button to activate Battery power Appears Sufficient battery powerExposure meter Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the cameraWhen camera is left unattended without lens Mount LensCheck the lens type Load Film Press the shutter release button. Film automaticallyAdvances to the first frame Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF Rotate the focus area selector lock releaseSelect center focus area with the focus area selector Shooting characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristicsCamera controls exposure automatically Hold Camera and Focus Situations where autofocus may not work as expected, seeHold the camera properly Camera shake and shutter speedConfirm that film is completely rewound, then Remove film cartridgeFocus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed Metering System About Metering System and ExposureExposure Photographic expressionWhen a non-CPU lens is attached Lenses give you access to all available functionsTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Lens CompatibilityFilm Autofocus Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operationFocus Area AF start buttonRotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode AF Area ModeDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Autofocus modesSituations where autofocus may not work as expected Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusFocus Lock Press the shutter release buttonManual Focus Exposure Metering System Compose picture, focus and shoot ¡ Programmed AutoShooting in Each Exposure Mode Shutter-Priority AutoLocking shutter speed Exposure mode ∆ button to select £ Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressingSet the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial £ Aperture-Priority Auto¢ Manual Adjusting the exposure. Long TimeElectronic analog exposure display Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lensPicture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual Center-Weighted or Spot MeteringAuto Exposure Lock Metering system selector lock release to selectAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Exposure CompensationWith 1/3 steps With 1/2 stepsWith one steps Multiple Exposure Long Time Exposure Exposure mode button ∆ to select ¢ ManualA tripod is recommended Panel is illuminated in greenUsing the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder Changing Focusing ScreensUpward until it clicks into place Through the viewfinder seeChanging Camera Back Data Back MF-29 Self-Timer OperationAbout Depth of Field and Focus Tracking Depth of fieldFocus Tracking Creating Custom Setting Command Dial while pressing the Custom SettingSelect a menu number by rotating the Main Button ·Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options Switching Command Dial operations pagesEasy Exposure Compensation Film advance in multiple exposureDelay time for self-timer operation Delay time for auto meter-switch offShutter release confirmation with self-timer LED Aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pagesOriginal default settings Two-Button ResetCanceling Custom Setting Press the · and ∆ buttons simultaneously,Types of TTL Auto Flash Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-LightFlash Sync Mode Features Ai-P Nikkor and Î indicates non-CPU Nikkor lenses Usable Optional SpeedlightsSet the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed Aperture Using the SpeedlightSet the flash sync mode Attach the Speedlight and set the metering systemCombinations of AF Functions Optional Accessories Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Focusing ScreensAdapter DK-7 FiltersData Back MF-29 Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Speedlight SB-80DX Speedlight SB-27Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminal Soft case CF-57/CF-58Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Turn the camera power off when changing batteries TroubleshootingUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Keep batteries out of children’s reachReduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-Eye BuLb in S modeBattery power With new ones Overexposure maySpecifications Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dial SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26Equipped AA-type lithium BatteryTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation

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