Nikon D3100 Manual Focus Question

[akazoly]

Hello there - quick question. I currently have a D40X with 50mm f/1.8D and I'm thinking about upgrading to the D3100.

Will I be able to use the 50mm f/1.8D in Manual Focus mode? I tried to research this online and I was not able to find an answer. Your help is much appreciated.

Another question: Can I use the manually focused lens to record movies? I don't want to record running subjects, but I would like to move my camera and adjust the focus ring slowly.

I heard the Nikon D90 was able to record movies just in manual focus. So, basically I don't lose too much, right?

Thanks!

 

[KmH]

Hello there - quick question. I currently have a D40X with 50mm f/1.8D and I'm thinking about upgrading to the D3100.

Will I be able to use the 50mm f/1.8D in Manual Focus mode?

Yes, you can. I tried to research this online and I was not able to find an answer. Your help is much appreciated. D3100 from Nikon

Another question: Can I use the manually focused lens to record movies? I don't want to record running subjects, but I would like to move my camera and adjust the focus ring slowly.

Yes, you can. But, the D3100 has AF modes when using Live View D3100 from Nikon

Live View AF-area mode
Face-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Subject-tracking AF

I heard the Nikon D90 was able to record movies just in manual focus. So, basically I don't lose too much, right?

Right.