Nikon E900 manual Half-press the shutter-release button

Step 6—Half-press the shutter-release button

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will determine the the distance to the subject. Once an the focus operation is complete, the green autofocus lamp next to the viewfinder will glow steadily. These settings will remain unchanged as long as the shutter button is half-pressed, even if the distance to the subject should change (this is known as “focus lock”) . The zoom ratio cannot be changed while focus lock is in effect.

If the camera is unable to determine the distance to the subject, the autofocus lamp will flash. In this case you should focus on a new subject at the same distance as the original subject and half-press the shutter- release button, then check to be sure that the autofocus lamp is glowing steadily. With the shutter release button held half-way down, return the camera to its original position and press the button the rest of the way down.

Note: When the monitor is on, the camera will record a photograph even when it is unable to determine the distance to the subject. Check the monitor to be sure that the camera is in focus before pressing the shutter- release button all the way down.

If the red flash lamp next to the viewfinder blinks when the shutter is half- pressed, the flash is charging, and you will need to wait a few seconds before taking a photograph.

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