Nikon E2 - E2S - Manual (Page 78)

Special focusing situations
Autofocus operation depends on lighting, subject contrast and
other technical factors. In rare situations where autofocus is not
possible, an “X" appears in the viewfinder signaling the need
for you to focus manually with the clear matte field.
Very dark subject
Focus manually with the clear matte field.
(See page 44.)
Use a Nikon autofocus Speedlight
(optional) to perform autofocus with the
help of the Speedlight’s AF assist
illuminator.
Low-contrast subject
(against a white background or dressed in a
coior simiiar to that of the background).
Focus manually with the clear matte field
(see page 44) or focus on another subject
at the same distance but with more
contrast, then use the auto focus lock.
(See page 60.) f[(Q
Something is behind or in front of the subject
(e.g. an animal inside a cage or a person standing next to a tree).
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Focus manually with the clear matte field
(see page 44) or focus on another subject
at the same distance but with more
contrast, then use the auto focus lock.
(See page 60.)
Subject is strongly backlit or has a bright shiny surface.
• Focus manually with the clear matte field.
(See page 44.)
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