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Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually
(
81). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or
manual focus (
76) or use focus lock to focus to recompose
photographs after focusing (
Focus Mode
The following focus modes can be selected during viewfinder
photography:
Note that
AF-S
and
AF-C
are available only in modes
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
.
Focus
Option
Description
AF-A
Auto-servo AF
Camera automatically selects single-servo
autofocus if subject is stationary, continuous-
servo autofocus if subject is moving. Shutter
can only 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 only be released if camera is able
to focus.
AF-C
Continuous-
servo AF
For moving subjects. Camera focuses
continuously while shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released
if camera is able to focus.
MF
Manual focus
Focus manually (
81).