Nikon AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Instruction Manual

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3. Focus operation selection switch
(AF-L/MEMORY RECALL/AF-ON)
and
Focus operation button
Depending on the position of the Focus operation selection switch, the function of the Focus
operation button varies:
The position of the Focus operation buttons can be changed to suit your preference. For more
details on this change, contact your nearest Nikon service center or representative office.
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Using the Focus lock button
(For AF cameras compatible with AF-S Nikkor lenses only. See page 16.)
1 Set the Focus mode switch
)
to “M/A”. (Fig. F)
2 Set the Focus operation selection switch
,
to “AF-L”. (Fig. I)
3 During autofocus, the focus can be locked while you are pressing the Focus operation
button
4
. (Fig. C)
• The AF-Lock function can be engaged on either the camera and lens. Focus is locked while
either of these buttons is pressed.
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Using Focus preset
(See page 16 for usable cameras. Available during autofocus and manual focus.)
Memory set
1
Set the sound monitor switch
-
to
“ ”
to activate the sound monitor; set it to
“ ”
to
cancel. (Fig. J)
2 Focus on a subject that you want to memorize the focused distance.
3 Press the Memory Set button
$
and a beep sounds, indicating that the focused distance was
stored in memory. (Fig. D)
• Memory set is possible regardless of the position of the Focus mode switch or Focus operation
selection switch.
• The focused distance is kept stored in the memory even when the camera is turned off or the lens
is detached from the camera.
Memory recall
4
Set the Focus operation selection switch
,
to
“
MEMORY RECALL
”
. (Fig. I)
5 Press the Focus operation button
4
and two beeps sound to indicate the focused distance was
recalled. Then depress the shutter release button all the way to take the picture. (Fig. C)
Note 1: In the M/A mode, the lens reverts from Memory recall to autofocus only when you
remove your finger from the Focus operation button and lightly depress the shutter
release button. Therefore, if you fully depress the shutter release button immediately
after removing your finger from the Focus operation button, you may not be able to
take a picture at the set position.
Position of Focus operation selection switch Function of Focus operation button
AF-L Focus lock
MEMORY RECALL Memory recall
AF-ON AF start (AF-ON) on the lens