Nikon D3000 User Manual

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In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other 
than 

e Auto-area, you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to 

compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 

Choose an AF-area mode other than 
e Auto-area 

(

0

)

Use the multi selector to select the focus point in 
the viewfinder or information display. Press 

J to 

select the center focus point.

Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and 
AF-C focus modes (

0 41), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in 

a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using 
autofocus (

0 42), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and 

then use focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most effective when 
an option other than 

e Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 44).

Position the subject in the selected focus point 
and press the shutter-release button halfway to 
initiate focus. Check that the in-focus indicator 
(

I) appears in the viewfinder.