Nikon 25478B, D5100 (18-55mm Kit), D5100 1855mm Kit Focus Mode, Display focus-mode options

Focus

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This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder.

Focus Mode

Choose from the following focus modes. Note that AF-Sand AF-Care available only in modes P, S, A, and M.

	Option	Description
	Auto-servo	Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is
AF-A		stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving. Shutter can
	AF
		only be released if camera is able to focus.
AF-S	Single-servo	For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is
	AF	pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.
		For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-
	Continuous-	release button is pressed halfway. If subject moves, camera will engage
AF-C		predictive focus tracking to predict final distance to subject and adjust
	servo AF
		focus as necessary. At default settings, shutter can only be released if
		camera is able to focus.
MF	Manual focus	Focus using the lens focus ring (if the lens is equipped with an M/A-M or
		A-M mode switch, slide the switch to M before focusing).

1Place the cursor in the information display.

If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display.

Information display Pbutton

2Display focus-mode options.

Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J.

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