Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

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Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when 
autofocus does not produce the desired results (

0 42).

If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, 
slide the switch to M.

To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the 
image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder 
is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even 
when the image is not in focus.

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Users of AF-S lenses (including the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens used in this 
manual for illustrative purposes; 

0 191) can select manual focus simply by setting the lens 

focus-mode switch to M.

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If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority), manual focus can also 
be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 

0 41). Focus can then 

be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with the lens.