Nikon D500 - Manual (Page 75)

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To choose an AF-area mode, press the AF-mode button and
rotate the sub-command dial until the desired mode is displayed
in the monitor.
Manual Focus
To focus in manual focus mode ( 0 114),
rotate the lens focus ring until the
subject is in focus. To magnify the view in
the monitor for precise focus, press the
X
button ( 0 46).
AF-mode button Sub-command
dial
Monitor
A
Previewing Focus During Live View
To temporarily select maximum aperture for an improved focus
preview during live view, press the Pv button; the maximum aperture
indicator (
0 53) will be displayed. To return aperture to its original
value, press the button again or focus using autofocus. If the shutter-
release button is pressed all the way down to take a picture during
focus preview, aperture will return to the original value before the
photo is taken.
X button