Nikon D5600 Reference Manual - English - Page 120

2 Lock focus. AF-A and AF-C focus modes (viewfinder photography): With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A (L) button (w) to lock focus. Focus will remain locked while the A (L) button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Shutter-release button A (L) button AF-S (viewfinder photography) and live view: Focus locks automatically and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the A (L) button (see above). 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway or keep the A (L) button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance. Viewfinder photography 94 More on Photography Live view