My F5 wont "dry" autofocus

The trigger button is what controls the autofocus. Make sure the camera is set for AF not MF. That will also make the cmaera not focus.

Does this problem still exist when you have the shutter pressed halfway down?

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Every one (assuming the camera supports autofocus in the first place, of course--old film Nikons didn't). The lens has an autofocus motor, so the camera doesn't need one.

Film Nikons supported autofocus starting with the N2000. (Actually, the F3 also had autofocus capabilities, but used a different system). All the digitals support autofocus.

This is to be expected. The D3100 does not autofocus in video mode. You can change the focus manually while filming but the camera won't do it for you.

Sorry if that wasn't the answer you wanted to see, but there it is.

this is how you disable autofocus for this camera, first set cam to camera mode.using touch panel screen:
1.press FN to display PAGE1
2.press FOCUS
3.select and press MANUAL
4.select and press (icon of person) when subject is too close to focus on or (icon of a mountain) when recording distant subject
5.press (return arrow w/OK) to return to PAGE1
hope this info helps.tnx:)

Description: Sleek and stylish, the exciting new Nikon One-Touch Zoom 90QD offers real zoom power in a lightweight, easy-to-use design. The One-Touch Zoom 90QD has a sharp, clear, 2.5x zoom lens with a 38-90mm range and a macro mode for shots as close as 11 inches. The One-Touch Zoom 90QD features a built-in automatic flash with five versatile modes (auto flash, anytime flash, flash cancel, slow sync and red-eye reduction). The active infrared autofocus, infinity focus (for landscapes and faraway subjects), real-image zoom viewfinder and fully automatic exposure control all help to ensure clear and balanced photos.

Depth 2.1 in. Film Type 35mm Width 4.6 in. Height 2.5 in. UPC 018208018789 Battery Type 1 x 3V Lithium Battery (CR-2) Weight 7.84 oz. Self Timer Yes Camera Type Point and Shoot Focus Type Autofocus Minimum Focus Distance 1 ft. ISO Range - Automatic Setting ISO 100 - 800 Red Eye Reduction With Red Eye Reduction Zoom Size 2.4 Auto Exposure Yes Min Aperture f10.5 Waterproof No Max Aperture f4.8 Zoom Lens With Zoom Lens Zoom Range 38 mm - 90 mm

User Manual can not be found up to now. Very soon will be available.

you can maybe set the camera to manual focus, or override the autofocus so that you can take the picture.

Remove the lens and clean the contacts between the body and the lens with a pencil eraser. Make sure the camera is on Autofocus mode. If these don't solve the problem, take it to an authorized service center.

The battery is inside the film pack, the camera does not have internal batteries.

when you replace the film pack you also replace the battery.

the focus operates off the battery in the film pack. there is no internal battery.