Nikon D40 Guide User Manual

AF-Area Mode
Choose how the focus area is selected in autofocus mode. This setting has no effect in
manual focus mode.
Option Description
Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Default
AUTO
Closest for P,S,A,and M modes; selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to n, t_,_,
[==]s.bject _,._, or_.
User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly,
[.E_-]Dynamic camera will focus based on information from other focus areas. Use with erratically mov-
area
ing subjects. Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to _.
User selects focus area using multi selector; camera focuses on subject in selected focus
[c_] Single area only. Use with stationary subjects. Selected automatically when mode dial is
area rotated to _.
Viewflnder Display
AF-area mode is shown in the viewfinder as follows:
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Closest subject Dynamic area Single area
3--AF-Aren Mnde (/'_)'5)
AF-area mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu.
Reference:Moreon Photography(All Modes)/Focus

Nikon D40 Guide Specifications

General

Brand	Nikon
Model	D40 Guide
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English