I am unable to move the focus point with either the toggle or the selector. The D500 is new to me and without a manual.When I bought the camera I was able to move the focus point around but since I started fiddling with things I have lost that ability. I am looking to for a D500 manual but in the meantime is there someone who can assist.
focus point stuck
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Bikerbrent
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You should be able to get the manual loaded in you computer at
"https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/323/D500.html"
From hear you can either just read it or print it.
"https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/323/D500.html"
From hear you can either just read it or print it.
BF Hammer
Senior Member
For sure download that pdf D500 manual Brent is pointing you to. Keep a copy on your phone also to reference away from home.
Basically the autofocus modes are changed by holding the button down for selecting focus mode and either rotate the front or rear shutter dials to move through the modes. On my D750 the focus mode selector is on the side of the lens mount. AF-S is the mode where you manually choose your focus point.
Basically the autofocus modes are changed by holding the button down for selecting focus mode and either rotate the front or rear shutter dials to move through the modes. On my D750 the focus mode selector is on the side of the lens mount. AF-S is the mode where you manually choose your focus point.
In case you are still stuck (pun intended), here's a pic of the button/switch wev is referencing.
Do you see the switch for the Focus Selector Lock? If it's pointing to the 'L', then your focus point is locked. Toggle the switch to unlock it.
Pic comes from this link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dojoklo/26832357493
Do you see the switch for the Focus Selector Lock? If it's pointing to the 'L', then your focus point is locked. Toggle the switch to unlock it.
Pic comes from this link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dojoklo/26832357493
Bikerbrent
Senior Member
Glad you got everything running with your focal point. I still hope you get a copy of the D500 manual, or even purchase a good replacement manual for your camera.
I have a D7200 and I just checked and the same thing happens there as well. I have owned the 7200 for 4 years and that has never happened.The layout of the 500 is slightly different so I will be aware, just like the new car I bought once and every time I turned a corner the wipers came on.That happens to EVERYONE once in a while, and the first time it happens it is a puzzle to most. Glad you are back in business