Focusing In Live View - Nikon D5100 User 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:
Option
Single-servo
AF-S
AF
Full-time-
AF-F
servo AF
MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 106).
1
Place the cursor in the information
display.
Press the P button to place the cursor in the
information display.
x
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.
100
For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously during live view and
movie recording.
Description
P button