Nikon D5100 Reference Manual - Page 63
Manual Focus
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Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 40). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. If the lens is equipped with an M/A-M or A-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. A-M mode switch M/A-M switch 2 Focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder z is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override), manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 39). Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with the lens. 45