Nikon D50 manual Focus and shoot, Shutter-Release Button

4 Focus and shoot

4.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera and focus on this subject. When the focus operation is complete, the selected focus area will be highlight- ed, a beep will sound, and the in-focus indicator (●) will appear in the view- finder. Focus will lock while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.

If the subject is dark, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up.

4.2 Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The photograph will be displayed in the moni- tor and the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light. Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

The Shutter-Release Button

The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the button is pressed halfway; focus locks until the button is released. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

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