Nikon D5200 Reference Manual - Page 112
Choosing an AF-Area Mode, Place the cursor in the information, display., Display AF-area modes.
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❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view (note that subject-tracking AF is not available in %, g, and 3 modes): Option Description 6 Face-priority AF The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects. Use for portraits. 7 Wide-area AF Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point. 8 Normal-area AF Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. A tripod is recommended. 9 Subject-tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display. 2 Display AF-area modes. Highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display and press J. P button 3 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight an option and press J. To return to live view, press P. 95
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