Focus

Manual focus

Use manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (p.63) or a lens other than an AF Nikkor lens is attached.

ASet the focus-mode selector to M.

BAdjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus.

MEMO

When using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with the lens set to M or M/A. See the documentation provided with your lens for details.

Use manual focus while monitoring an image on the60LCD monitor using the live view display.
Focal plane mark

To determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.).