MANUAL FOCUS
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
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In situations like those described below, it may be difficult or
impossible for the camera to focus accurately; you may need to
use focus lock (p 27) or manual focus (p 31).
If two subjects at different
distances overlap within the
focus frame.
If a subject composed of
alternating light and dark lines
completely fills the focus
frame.
If the subject within the focus
frame is very bright, very dark,
or low in contrast.
Press the focus-mode button
to set the camera to manual
focus mode.
• M.FOCUS will appear in the data
panel.
W
AF-series lens: turn the
focusing ring until your subject
appears sharp.
Xi-Series lens/AF power zoom
lens: pull and turn the control
ring until your subject appears
sharp.
• The focus confirmation signal will appear in the viewfinder when the
subject is in focus in one of the local focus areas.
• In manual focus mode, the shutter will release even if the subject is not
in focus.
• Make sure your finger has lifted completely off the shutter-release button
before taking another photograph or the exposure will remain locked.
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Press the focus-mode button to return to autofocus mode.
When autofocus is not suitable and focus lock is not possible,
focus the lens manually.
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