Nikon 55, 3699, 3700 instruction manual Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder

• Manual focus

•Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus and regardless of the focus indicator status.

•Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27) or with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the N55 (page 88).

•When using a lens with the A-M select function, set the switch/ring to M to focus manually. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with your lens, Manual focus is possible either with the switch/ ring set to M or M/A. See the instruction manual of your lens for details.

Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder

Set the focus mode selector to M. The focus can be confirmed with . indication in the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter is on, rotate the lens focusing ring until . appears in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of three focus brackets selected as the focus area (page 9/49).

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