Focusing in photography is essential to separating an image's subject from its context. Depending on the situation, photographing certain subjects may be best done with the automatic focus settings of a camera or manual focus. Nikon employs several focusing features in its Digital SLRs so that camera owners can have more control over focus. The Nikon D700's focal versatility comes in the form of autofocus, adjustable autofocus and manual modes. Users who master these modes will increase the chances of composing outstanding photographs with sharp looking subjects.
Instructions
Autofocusing
1. Ensure that the switch on the D700 camera lens labeled with an "A" and "M" is set to "A."
2. Find the focus mode switch on the front of the D700's body, to the left of the lens. Notice the three focus mode options: "M","S" and "C." Set the switch to "S" for single-AF mode. Single-AF locks the focus into place after finding the appropriate focal point. Set the switch to "C" for continuous-AF mode. Continuous autofocus adjusts and tracks focus as the subject moves. Single-AF mode is ideal for posing shots while continuous-AF mode is ideal for action and sports photography.
3. Toggle the AF sensor switch, located directly to the right of the LCD screen to determine how the autofocus sensors detect a subject. Set the switch to the blank white icon for the camera to chose focal points automatically. Set the switch to the icon with the box surrounded by four spots to be able to choose the focal point, but allow the camera to adjust to moving subjects. Set the switch to the icon with the solitary box to be able to chose the focal point manually with no help from the camera.
4. Turn the dial surrounding the directional pad on the back of the camera until the white hash mark and the white dot are aligned. Look through the viewfinder and use the directional pad to move the focus sensor to different points in the frame. This step is unnecessary when the AF sensor switch is set to the blank white box.
5. Press the D700's shutter release or "AF-ON" button to activate the autofocus. Continue looking through the viewfinder to ensure the camera is properly focusing. Press the shutter release completely to take the picture.
Manual Focusing
6. Set the switch labeled with and "A" and "M" to "M" for manual mode.
7. Look through the viewfinder and locate the subject of the picture.
8. Turn the focus ring, surrounding the camera lens, until the subject is clear and crisp looking.
9. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
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