Nikon 9609 D60 User's Manual - Page 70

Focus AF-Area Mode Select AF-area mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). The D60 is equipped with three focus points (areas in which the camera focuses). Choose how the focus point is selected in autofocus mode. N Closest subject Camera automatically selects focus point containing subject closest to camera. Default for a, b, c, and d modes; selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to e, f, g, h, i, or l. O Dynamic area User selects focus point manually, but if subject leaves selected focus point even briefly, camera will focus based on information from other focus points. Use with erratically moving subjects. Selected automatically when the mode dial is rotated to j. P Single point User selects focus point using the multi selector; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. Selected automatically when the mode dial is rotated to k. Changing Shooting Settings C Viewfinder Display AF-area mode is shown in the viewfinder as follows: Closest subject Dynamic area Single point C More Information For more information about the subject with which autofocus does not perform well, see "Getting Good Results with Autofocus" (A 38). C AF Area Mode When d is selected for Focus mode (A 57), AF-area mode cannot be changed. The AF-area mode selected in Digital Vari-Program modes is restored when the mode dial is rotated to another shooting mode. E 3-AF-Area Mode 58 AF-area mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu (A 109).