A2: Af-S Priority Selection - Nikon D850 Menu Manual

a2: AF-S Priority Selection

When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography, this option
controls whether photographs can be taken only when the
camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter-release
button is pressed (release priority).
Option
G
Release
F
Focus
Regardless of the option selected, if the in-focus indicator (I) is
displayed when AF-S is selected for autofocus mode, focus will
lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus
lock continues until the shutter is released.
106 Menu Guide
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu
Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release
button is pressed.
Photos can only be taken when the in-focus indicator
(I) is displayed.
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