Nikon 13216, D5200, 1501, 1507 A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera, A Focal Plane Position

ASelecting Manual Focus with the Camera

If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override), manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 33). Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with the lens.

AFocal Plane Position

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.).

46.5mm

Focal plane mark

AThe Exposure Indicator as Rangefinder

If desired, the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of or behind the subject (0 159).

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