Nikon F80QD User Manual - Page 12

BASIC OPERATION Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area 4 Set the focus mode to S (Single Servo AF), AF Area mode to g (Single Area AF) and focus area to centre. 4.1 Set the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF). Check points Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus mode is set to S or C. With the focus mode set at S (Single Servo AF), the shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus. See pages 38-42 for details regarding focus mode, AF Area mode and focus area. See page 46 for situations where autofocus may not work as expected. 4.3 Rotate the focus area selector lock lever and select centre focus area with the focus area selector. • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position. • To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 27). c 11: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AE-L/ AF-L button only (page 73). 4.2 Set the AF Area mode selector to g (Single Area AF). F80 F80D F80S • Set the AF Area mode selector firmly. 22 F80 F80D F80S • Pressing the focus area selector up/down/right/left shifts the focus area toward the desired direction. Press the focus area selector while the exposure meter is on (page 42). • Selected focus area is indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder (page 42). c 5: Focus area indication in red when the subject is dark can be cancelled or can be set to appear in any situation (page 72). 4.4 Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to lock focus area. F80 F80D F80S • When the focus area is locked, pressing the focus area selector does not change the focus area. 23