Nikon D300 User Manual page 278

2. Highlight
Figure 4-14, image 2).
3. Choose one of the two choices from the menu. In
Figure 4-14, image 3,
4. Press the
Here is a description of each
▪ 51 points (default) – Choose from any of the 51 focus
points (AF points) when you are scrolling through them.
▪ 11 points – Choose from only 11 focus points (AF
points) when you are scrolling through them. The other
AF points are still available for autofocus, you just can't
scroll directly to them—some are skipped. That means
the Multi Selector
around more quickly.
My Recommendation: I usually leave my camera set to
points for nature work since I have time to scroll among the
AF points in an unhurried fashion. The only time I'll change
that is when I need to shoot very quickly at an event that
moves quickly, like a graduation ceremony or wedding. At
these events I may not have time to scroll through all 51
points to select an AF point on the edge of the Viewfinder, so
I'll set AF point selection
Remember, setting it to
sensors are actually used by the camera. It only effects how
fast the AF point will move when you use the
to scroll around. Some AF points are skipped during
scrolling. You still get the benefit of the other 51 points, if
they are set to be active.
AF point selection
51 points
OK button to lock in the setting.
will move the selected AF point
to 11
11 points
and scroll to the right (see
has been selected.
AF point selection
points.
does not change how many
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selection:
51
Multi Selector