Nikon 5000 - Manual (Page 113)

Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography
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Focus Lock and Manual Focus
When manual focus is in effect, the AE-L/AF-L button can not be used to lock
focus.
Using a Converter Lens
Use autofocus ( 77) when an optional converter lens is attached ( 191).
In manual focus mode, the actual focus distance will differ from the value
shown in the control panel and monitor.
Using the Flash
The flash can be used while manual focus is in effect. This makes it possible
to combine the flash with a focus setting of infinity.
Using the Self-Timer
When using the self-timer, be sure that the self-timer is selected ( 80) be-
fore selecting a focus distance. Changing the focus mode after setting the focus
distance will cancel manual focus.
Meters or Feet?
The units used for manual focus can be chosen from meters or feet using the
FOCUS OPTIONS > Distance Units option in the SHOOTING menu (
122).
3 Take the photograph
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the photograph.
Note that the actual focus distance may differ slightly from the value shown
in the control panel and monitor; check focus in the monitor before shoot-
ing and adjust the camera position as necessary.
Manual focus can be cancelled by pressing the button to select a new focus
mode.