Nikon N80 - Manual (Page 47)

Manual Focus
I Focus can be set manually when the focus mode selector Is set to M.
• Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the
lens focusing ring until a sharp image appears on the clear matte field in the
viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus.
Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected
(page 46) or a lens other than an AF Nikkor lens (page 35) is attached.
I Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder
• Set the focus mode selector to M. The focus can be confirmed with •
indication in the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most
Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a
maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
» Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter is on, rotate the
lens focusing ring until • appears in the viewfinder. The shutter can be
released anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of five
focus brackets selected as the focus area (page 42).
• When using a lens wifh fhe A-M select function, set the switch/ring to M to
focus manually. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with your
iens. Manual focus is possible either with the switch/ring set to M or M/A. See
the instruction manual of your lens for details.
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