Nikon Camera manual AF-Area Mode, AF-area modes are described below

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Taking Photographs

●AF-Area Mode

AF-area modes are described below.

	Top control	Sample focus-
AF-area mode	panel	Viewfinder point display
Single-point AF
9-point dynamic-area AF*

21-point dynamic-area AF*

51-point dynamic-area AF*

3D-tracking

Auto-area AF

*Only active focus point is displayed in viewﬁ nder. Remaining points provide information to assist focus operation.

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Contents Setting Guide Table of Contents Movies Autofocus TipsFirst-Time Users Taking Photographs Improving Camera Response Continuous-Servo AF AF-CDynamic-Area AF ACustom Settings My Menu, highlight Add items and press Custom Settings BanksSelect Add items Add itemsLens Vibration Reduction VR DPlayback MenuSettings by Subject SituationTion See alsoLock-on ReleaseTaking Photographs Tion and camera AF-area modeTion Lock-onSituation Settings by Subject Reducing Camera Blur Vibration Reduction Matching Settings to Your GoalFrame rates may drop at settings other than OFF SituationPreserving Natural Contrast Active D-Lighting Extended Menu Banks Quick Setting Selection Shooting Menu BanksShooting Menu Banks Shooting Menu Bank SelectionReducing Noise at High ISO Sensitivities Standby TimerFinding Controls in the Dark Button Backlights DescriptionTips Release mode Reducing Shutter Noise Quiet and Silent ReleaseLive view Choosing a Setting Optimizing White BalanceChoosing a Color Temperature Ubutton Sub-command dial Rear control panelPreset Manual White Balance Choosing a White Balance Preset Measure white balanceCheck the results Varying White Balance White Balance Bracketing Choose the number of copiesSelect a bracketing increment Programs with increments of 1 are shown belowFrame a photograph, focus, and shoot Cancelling Bracketing White Balance BracketingChoose Select image Copying White Balance from a PhotographSelect a destination Highlight Select image and pressUsing the Copied Value Copy white balanceCreating a Multiple Exposure Record from 2 to 10 exposures in a single photoAdjust gain Select Auto gain and choose from the following optionsMultiple exposure icon n Interrupting Multiple Exposures Copying Pictures Between Memory Cards Keeping the Camera Level Virtual Horizon MonitorTilt Viewfinder RollPitch Resizing Photographs for Upload Resize Resized CopiesFocusing with the AF-ON Button Autofocus TipsChoosing the Number of Focus Points Taking Photographs Subject not in focus AF-Area Mode AF-area modes are described belowPoint dynamic-area AF 3D-tracking Auto-area AF Description Focus Point Selection and Aperture On either sideSor at the center of the display, 4 line Focus Point Selection and Camera Orientation Adjusting Autofocus to the Lens AF Fine-Tune Off Turn AF tuning oﬀDigits of the lens serial number Checking Focus Focus Tracking with Lock-On Movies Sound HeadphonesBefore Filming External MicrophonesMovie Settings Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie QualityImage Area Destination ISO Sensitivity RangeStart live view Starting Movie Live View Select movie live viewRotate the live view selector to Press the abuttonExposure Mode White BalanceUsing Autofocus To focus using autofocusChoosing a Focus Mode Choosing an AF-Area Mode Tripod Mode Lens Vibration Reduction VRAdjusting Settings During Live View Information Display Checking Focus Subject TrackingFilming Movies Starting and Ending RecordingEditing Movies Time-Lapse Movies Time-Lapse MoviesChoose the interval Choose the shooting time Start shootingInterrupting Time-Lapse Photography Selecting Start Off for Time-lapse photographyTime Lapse Photography Advanced Output ResolutionHdmi Output Output display size 100% Live view on-screen display OffHdmi Recording Page First-Time Users Reversing Indicators Customizing the Command DialsCustom Setting f10 Customize Command Dials Custom Setting f13 Reverse IndicatorsSensor Adjusting Monitor BrightnessChoosing the Primary Slot Reduced brightnessMetering Page CS SB####