Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR: ■ Using the lens hood ■ Focusing (Fig. A)

■ Using the lens hood

■ Focusing (Fig. A)

Set your camera’s focus mode selector according to the

Attaching the hood

chart below:

Align the lens hood attachment index ( , either of

En

two indexes) 3 on the hood with the lens hood

Camera focus

Lens’ focus mode switch

mounting index 4 on the lens, and turn the hood

mode

M/A M

counterclockwise (as viewed when holding the camera

Autofocus with

Manual focus (Focus

with the lens facing away from you) until it clicks into

AF (A/S/C)

manual override

assist is available.)

place (Fig. B).

MF Manual focus (Focus assist is available.)

• Be sure that the lens hood mounting index is aligned

For more information on camera focus modes, refer to

with the lens hood setting index ( ) 2.

your camera’s User’s Manual.

• If the lens hood is not correctly attached, vignetting

may occur.

Autofocus with manual override (M/A

• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold

mode)

it by the base (near the lens hood attachment index)

Set the lens focus mode switch 9 to M/A.

rather than its outer edge.

Autofocus is enabled, but autofocus operation can

• To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse

be overridden by rotating the separate focus ring

position.

5 while pressing the shutter-release button

halfway, or by pressing the AF-ON button on the

Detaching the hood

camera body of cameras so equipped.

Hold the lens hood by the base (near the lens hood

Press the shutter-release button halfway or the AF-

attachment index) and turn clockwise, as viewed when

ON button once again to cancel manual focus and

holding the camera with the lens facing away from you,

resume autofocus.

to detach.

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