Focus Point Selection - Nikon D5100 User Manual

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AF-Area Mode
AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when
another shooting mode is selected.
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3D-tracking (11 Points)
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the
focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the
desired results with subjects that are the same color as the background.
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See Also
For information on the AF-area modes available in live view, see page 101.

Focus Point Selection

In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other
than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to
compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame.
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Choose an AF-area mode other than e
(Auto-area AF;
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Select the focus point.
Use the multi selector to select the focus point in
the viewfinder or information display while the
exposure meters are on. Press J to select the
center focus point.
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Focus point
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