Nikon 8700 - Manual (Page 47)

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Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.
Focus Mode
Mode How it works
Self-timer
Combines autofocus (see above) at
distances of 3 cm (1˝) or more with
shutter-release delay of 10 s or 3 s.
Use for self-portraits or to
prevent pictures from blur-
ring when shutter-release
button is pressed.
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Autofocus
Camera automatically adjusts focus
according to distance to subject. Use when subject is 50 cm
(1´8˝) or more from lens.
Macro close-up
If zoomed in or out until icon in
the shooting display turns green,
camera can focus on objects as
close as 3 cm (1.2˝) to lens.
Use for close-ups.
When to use it
Infi nity
Camera focuses at infi nity; focus
indicator lights whenever shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
Flash is disabled.
Use when shooting distant
scenes through foreground
objects such as windows.
Manual Focus
For information on manual focus, see “Manual Focus” ( 47).
To choose a focus mode:
Focus mode changes as follows:
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Autofocus Infi nity
Macro
close-up
Self-timer
Press button until desired setting appears in control
panel and shooting display.
F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1/125 125 1/125 15 15 15
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