Nikon COOLPIX 5000 Instruction Manual - Page 113

Taking Photographs-Advanced Photography 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 shooting and adjust the camera position as necessary. Manual focus can be cancelled by pressing the mode. button to select a new focus 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) before 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). 99