Nikon 25539 User Manual - Page 88

Advanced Camera Settings - The Shooting Menu AF Area Mode k Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. l Auto (default setting) Automatically selects a focus point from 11 focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. The selected focus area is displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This setting is useful when taking snapshots or you do not have time to check the focus. 1/60 F2.7 120 Focus area m Manual n Center You can select a focus point from 99 focus areas using the multi selector. This option can be used instead of AF lock (P.87) to focus on a relatively motionless subject that is not at the center of the frame. When Manual is selected, the focus area and selectable area are displayed. Use the multi selector to move the focus area over the desired subject. Focus area Selectable area The center focus area is used. This option can be used in combination with AF lock (P.87) to keep off-center subjects in focus. 1/60 F2.7 120 Focus area Focus Area Display • When the subject is in focus, the focus area will be outlined in green. • When the subject is out of focus, the focus area will blink red. • When AF area mode is set to Auto, the focus area will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 86