Nikon D50 manual Manual Focus, Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority, Electronic Range Finder

Manual Focus

Controls used: Focus-mode selector ➤ Lens focus ring

Manual focus is available for manual focus lenses or when autofocus does not produce the desired results. To focus manually, set the focus-mode selector to M and rotate the lens focus 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.

A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority

When using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manu- ally. 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 documen- tation provided with your lens for details.

The Electronic Range Finder

If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus area is in focus. After positioning the subject in the active focus area, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (●) is displayed.

Focal Plane Position

To determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body.

Reference—Manual Focus

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