Focus Mode - Nikon 1 J5 Reference Manual

Focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses. The options available vary with
the shooting mode.
Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject
AF-A
is stationary, AF-C if it is moving.
Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter-
AF-S
release button is pressed halfway.
Continuous AF: For subjects in motion. The
camera focuses continuously on the
subject in the AF-area brackets while
the shutter-release button is pressed
AF-C
halfway (note that the AF-area brackets
appear only in the detailed display;
0 196). Photos can be taken whether or
not the camera is in focus.
Full-time AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu-
AF-F
ously; photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.
Manual focus: Focus manually (0 186). Photos can be taken
MF
whether or not the camera is in focus.
* Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.
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AF-area brackets