Focusing In Live View - Nikon D5200 Reference 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 (note that full-time–servo AF is
not available in g and ( modes):
Option
AF-S Single-servo AF
AF-F Full-time-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 until shutter-
release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
Focus manually (0 100).
Description
P button
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