• Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the
lens focusing ring until a sharp image appears on the clear matte field in the
viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus.
Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected
(page 46) or a lens other than an AF Nikkor lens (page 35) is attached.
• Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder
• Set the focus mode selector to M. The focus can be confirmed with •
indication in the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most
Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a
maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
• Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter is on, rotate the
lens focusing ring until • appears in the viewfinder. The shutter can be
released anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of five
focus brackets selected as the focus area (page 42).
Exposure Metering System
•Three choices of metering system are available to suit the lighting for
your subject.
Rotate the metering system selector to select the
desired metering system.
• When a metering system is selected, it is indicated in the viewfinder.
• Metering systems cannot be used when a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached.
• Metering systems and characteristics of each are as follows:
Matrix Metering provides correct exposure control using a 10-segment
Matrix Sensor. With D-type Nikkor lenses, 10-segment 3D Matrix
Metering automatically activates, applying scene brightness, scene
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