Focusing In Live View - Nikon D5100 User Manual

Focusing in Live View

Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus
point.
Choosing a Focus Mode
The following focus modes are available in live view:
Option
Single-servo
AF-S
AF
Full-time-
AF-F
servo AF
MF Manual focus
1
Place the cursor in the information
display.
Press the P button to place the cursor in
the information display.
2
Display focus options.
Highlight the current focus mode in the
information display and press J.
3
Choose a focus option.
Highlight an option and press J. To return
to live view, press P.
For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously during live view and
movie recording.
Focus manually. For information on manual focus, see the Reference
Manual (on CD).
Description
P button
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