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Attach a Lens
Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is
removed.
An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens is used in this manual for
illustrative purposes.
1Turn th e cam era of f.
2Remove the rear lens cap and the
camera body cap.
3Attach the lens.
Keeping the mounting index on the
lens aligned with the mounting index
on the camera body, position the lens
in the camera’s bayonet mount (q).
Being careful not to press the lens-
release button, rotate the lens
counter-clockwise until it clicks into
place (w).
If the lens is equipped with an A-M or
M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or
M/A (autofocus with manual priority).
DAutofocus
Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with autofocus
motors.
Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses.
Focal length scale
Focal length index
A-M mode switch (see below)
VR (vibration reduction) switch (019)
Mounting index
Rear lens cap
Lens cap
Focus ring ( 060, 229)
CPU contacts
(0194)
Zoom ring