❚❚The Optional FT1 Mount Adapter

Read this section for information on using the optional FT1 mount adapter. Before proceeding, be sure that you have read and understood this manual and the documentation for the FT1 and lenses.

Autofocus

Autofocus is available only with AF-S lenses; other lenses sup- port manual focus only. Set the camera focus mode to AF-S(the camera will not focus in other autofocus modes). The only AF- area mode available is Single-pointand the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area only. Face priority is not sup- ported. In some cases, a beep may sound, the in-focus indicator may be displayed, and pictures can be taken when the camera is not in focus; if this occurs, focus manually.

Manual Focus

Follow the steps below to focus manually when using the FT1 with a NIKKOR F mount lens.

1 Select manual focus mode.

In the shooting menu, select Focus mode, highlight Manual focus, press 2, and choose the magnification for the manual focus display from 10×, 5×, and 2× (0 132).

2Focus.

Rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.

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Nikon J3 White, 27658, 27649, 27638, 27637 Optional FT1 Mount Adapter, Autofocus, Manual Focus, Select manual focus mode

27637, 27658, 27649, 27638, J3 White specifications

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