Focus Mode - Nikon Digital Camera Reference Manual

Focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses (note that focus mode selection
is not available in h Scene auto selector mode; 0 21, 106).
Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is
AF-A
stationary, AF-C if it is moving.
Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter-
AF-S
release button is pressed halfway.
Continuous AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu-
ously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Photos
AF-C
can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.
Full-time AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu-
AF-F
ously; photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.
Manual focus: Focus manually (0 140). Photos can be taken whether
MF
or not the camera is in focus.
* Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.
A Focus Mode
The options available vary with the shooting mode.
Still image mode
HD movie
Movie mode
Slow motion
Smart Photo Selector
Motion Snapshot
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AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MF
AF-F (default), AF-S, MF
AF-S (default), MF
AF-A
AF-S
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