Focus; Focus Mode; Af Mode - Nikon D850 Settings Manual

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Focus

This section covers the focus settings used when recording movies.

Focus Mode

Use the focus-mode selector to choose whether the camera focuses in
autofocus or manual focus mode. Select AF for autofocus, M for manual
focus.

AF Mode

AF mode determines how the camera focuses when the focus-mode selector is
rotated to AF.
To choose the AF mode, press the AF-mode
button and rotate the main command dial
until the desired setting is displayed in the
monitor.
Choose from the following settings:
Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Touch the monitor to focus on the selected subject. You can also focus using the AF‑ON but-
AF-S
ton or by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
Full-time-servo AF: For moving subjects. The camera adjusts focus continuously until you touch the monitor or press the shutter-
AF-F
release button halfway. Focus locks until you lift your finger from the display or release the shutter-release button. You can also
focus using the AF‑ON button.
Settings Tips and Tricks
AF-mode button
Main command dial
Viewing Movies Appendix
i-button menu
Movie-related controls
Movie shooting menu —
Focus-mode selector
i-button menu
Movie-related controls
Movie shooting menu —
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