Nikon D500 Settings Manual page 40

Singles Figure Skating
Auto-area AF is recommended if composi-
tion is a priority. To automatically switch
focus points and AF-area modes as you go
from "tall" (portrait) to "wide" (landscape)
orientation and back again
Focus point and AF-area mode for Custom
Setting a7 (Store by orientation).
• Autofocus mode: AF-C
• AF-area mode: 25- or 72-point dynamic-area or group- or
auto-area AF
• Custom Settings
‣ ‣ a1 AF-C priority selection: Release
‣ ‣ a3 Focus tracking with lock-on
Blocked shot AF response: 3
>
Subject motion: Normal or erratic
‣ ‣ a7 Store by orientation: Focus point
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