Nikon D5300 Reference Manual - Page 71

Focus (Viewfinder Photography) This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 55) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 55). Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes. Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M. Option Description AF-A Auto-servo AF Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus (0 184). MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 57). 1 Display focus mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J. P button Information display 2 Choose a focus mode. Highlight a focus mode and press J. More on Photography 51