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Focus can be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Model' below) or manually (_ 28). The
user can also select the focus area for automatic or manual focus (_ 24,25) or use focus lock
to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (_ 26).
Focus Mode
4B,
Choose how the camera focuses. AF-S and AF-C are available only in P,S,A, and M modes.
Focusmode Description
Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject isjudged
Auto-servo AF
AF-A (default setting) to be stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be
moving. Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus.
AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed
halfway. Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus.
Continuous- For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release but-
AF-C
servo AF ton is pressed halfway. Shutter car] be released if camera isable to focus.
NIF Manual focus
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF assist illuminator will light automatically
to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. The AF assist iNuminator will not light in continuous-
servo AF or manual focus mode, in _, or -_ modes, or if Off has been
selected for Custom Setting 9 (AF assisl). The illuminator has a range of
about 0.5 3.0m ([ft. 8in. 9ft. 10in.); when using the iNuminator, use a
lens with a focal length of 24 200mm and remove the lens hood.
2-- Foc.s Mode _ 75)
Focus rnode car] also be selected from the Custom Settings menu.
Reference:MoreonPhotography(AllModes)/Focus 23

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BrandNikon
ModelD40 Guide
CategoryDigital Camera
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