Focus Mode - Nikon 1 J4 Reference Manual

Focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses.
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 continuously on the sub-
ject in the AF-area brackets while the
shutter-release button is pressed half-
AF-C
way (note that the AF-area brackets
appear only in the detailed display;
0 186). Photos 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 (0 157). Photos can be taken whether
MF
or not the camera is in focus.
* Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.
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AF-area brackets
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