Nikon D5200 User Manual page 57

❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode
In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in
live view (note that subject-tracking AF is not available in %, g, and 3 modes):
Option
6
Face-priority AF
7
Wide-area AF
8
Normal-area AF
9
Subject-tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame.
1
Place the cursor in the information
display.
Press the P button to place the cursor in the
information display.
2
Display AF-area modes.
Highlight the current AF-area mode in the
information display and press J.
3
Choose an AF-area mode.
Highlight an option and press J. To return to live
view, press P.
The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait
subjects. Use for portraits.
Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait
subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point.
Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. A tripod is
recommended.
Description
P button
x
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