Nikon D500 Settings Manual page 51

Vault
If you find the subject hard to frame, choose
a dynamic-area AF mode with more focus
points (r) or select auto-area AF. Auto-
area AF in particular lets you concentrate
on composition while leaving the camera
in charge of choosing the focus point.
• Autofocus mode: AF-C
• AF-area mode: 25- or 72-point dynamic- or
auto-area AF
• Custom Settings
‣ ‣ a1 AF-C priority selection: Release
‣ ‣ a3 Focus tracking with lock-on
> Blocked shot AF response: 2
If you can't see athletes on their approach, focus on the
vault and then refocus when a vaulter comes into view.
Rings and Horizontal Bar
If you find the subject hard to track using
25-point dynamic-area AF, choose a mode
with more focus points (r).
• Autofocus mode: AF-C
• AF-area mode: 25- or 72-point dynamic-area
or auto-area AF
• Custom Settings
‣ ‣ a1 AF-C priority selection: Release
‣ ‣ a3 Focus tracking with lock-on
> Blocked shot AF response: 3
Recommended AF Settings by Event
Subject motion: Normal or erratic
Subject motion: Normal
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