Nikon D500 Settings Manual page 50

Balance Beam
Auto-area AF is recommended if composi-
tion is a priority, while 25-point dynamic-
area AF is suggested for close-ups. When
photographing
jumps or changes of direction, choose
3D- tracking, position the focus area over
your subject (for best results, choose the
uniform or another area of the subject that
is a different color from the background), and press and
hold the AF-ON button or keep the shutter-release button
pressed halfway. The camera will automatically track the
subject, letting you concentrate on composition. If you
find that the camera has trouble tracking athletes against
the stands, billboards, and other varied backgrounds,
switch to 25- or 72-point dynamic-area AF.
• Autofocus mode: AF-C
• AF-area mode: 25- or 72-point dynamic-area or 3D-tracking
or auto-area AF
• Custom Settings
‣ ‣ a1 AF-C priority selection: Release
‣ ‣ a3 Focus tracking with lock-on
> Blocked shot AF response: 3
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events with frequent
Subject motion: Normal