Nikon 2170749 Instruction Manual - Page 11

Set Focus Mode Selector to AF 4 When the focus mode selector is set to AF (autofocus), the camera focuses automatically. C!) j •M AF 4.i Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus). AF • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position. • To focus, lightly press the shutter release button. (See page 27.) 4.2 Situations where autofocus may not work as expected: • Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such situations, focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use focus lock, (page 42) then recompose. • When you are unable to perform focus lock, set the focus mode selector to M (manual) and focus manually using the clear matte field. 22 El Check points 0 Do not attempt to rotate the lens' focus ring manually with the focus mode set to AF. 0 With the focus mode set to AF, the shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus. For details on focus mode, see page 40. Low-contrast scenes Ex. Where the subject is wearing the same color clothing as a wall or other 4 background. • ■ MUM Patterned subject or scene Ex. The windows of a building. Scenes where subjects are located at different distances within the focus brackets Ex. When shooting an animal inside a cage or a person in a forest. r-N Scenes in which there is a pronounced difference in brightness within the focus brackets Ex. When the sun is in the background and your main subject is in shadow. 23 BASIC OPERATION