Nikon FAA350NA AF Area Mode, Rotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode, Autofocus modes

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AF Area Mode

•Autofocus operation lets you select Single Area AF that uses one focus area selected or Dynamic AF that also utilizes the other four focus areas.

Rotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode.

•k appears when the Single Area AF is selected and j or J appears when Dynamic AF is selected in the LCD panel.

g: Single Area AF

With Single Area AF, only the focus brackets selected among five focus areas is used for autofocus. This mode is useful for achieving accurate focus on a selected focus brackets when shooting a relatively stationary subject.

©: Dynamic AF

In Dynamic AF, you designate the primary sensor (the first to detect the subject), then if the detected subject moves, Dynamic AF automatically shifts to the next sensor that detects the subject, then the next again, shifting among the progression of sensors as the subject moves. Dynamic AF thereby follows and maintains accurate focus even on subjects that move irregularly. (Viewfinder indication does not change as sensoring shifts in Dynamic AF mode.) Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can also be activated in Dynamic AF mode. See next page.

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•Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority

•The Closest Subject Priority AF operation is possible in the Dynamic AF, where the camera automatically selects the focus area with the closest subject. Focus is always achieved at any of the five focus areas so you can avoid out- of-focus pictures.

•In Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority, focus area indication does not appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder.

•When the telephoto lens is attached or the subject is very dark, the closest

subject may not be selected. In this case, use Single Area AF.

·9, 10: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be set to be cancelled in Single Servo AF in · 9 or activated in Continuous Servo AF in

·10 (page 72).

•Autofocus modes

 

 

 

 

Dynamic AF Mode

 

Focus area

 

 

 

Focus mode

Focus area

AF Area mode

with Closest

LCD panel

indication

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject Priority

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

Single Servo AF

Selectable

Single Area AF

—

k

Appears

 

Focus

II

Single Servo AF

Automatically

Dynamic AF

Acivated in

j

Does not

 

 

 

selected

 

initial setting

appear

 

 

III

Single Servo AF

Selectable

Dynamic AF

Cancelable

J

Appears

 

 

 

 

 

 

with · 9

 

 

 

IV

Continuous

Selectable

Single Area AF

—

k

Appears

 

 

 

Servo AF

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

Continuous

Selectable

Dynamic AF

Not activated in

J

Appears

 

 

 

Servo AF

 

 

initial setting

 

 

 

VI

Continuous

Automatically

Dynamic AF

Activated

j

Does not

 

 

 

Servo AF

selected

 

with · 10

appear

 

 

• See page 86 for the combinations of AF functions.

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Contents Page Supplied accessories NomenclatureLCD/Viewfinder Displays LCD panelViewfinder Display About LCD illuminator panelCommand Dials Using your camera correctly IntroductionTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Set Focus Mode, Focus Area AF Area ModeLoad Film LensBasic Operation Battery power Appears Sufficient battery power Lightly press the shutter release button to activateExposure meter Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the cameraCheck the lens type When camera is left unattended without lensMount Lens Advances to the first frame Load FilmPress the shutter release button. Film automatically Select center focus area with the focus area selector Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AFRotate the focus area selector lock release Camera controls exposure automatically Shooting characteristics of exposure modesSymbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics Situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly Camera shake and shutter speedFocus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenRemove film cartridge About Metering System and Exposure Metering SystemExposure Photographic expression Lenses give you access to all available functions When a non-CPU lens is attached Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Lens CompatibilityFilm Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operation AutofocusFocus Area AF start buttonAF Area Mode Rotate AF area mode selector to select AF area modeDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Autofocus modesConfirm focus indicator / and lock focus Situations where autofocus may not work as expectedFocus Lock Press the shutter release buttonManual Focus Exposure Metering System ¡ Programmed Auto Compose picture, focus and shootLocking shutter speed Shooting in Each Exposure ModeShutter-Priority Auto Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing Exposure mode ∆ button to select £Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial £ Aperture-Priority AutoAdjusting the exposure. Long Time ¢ ManualElectronic analog exposure display Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lensCenter-Weighted or Spot Metering Picture. Set exposure to a mode other than ManualAuto Exposure Lock Metering system selector lock release to selectExposure Compensation Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure BracketingWith one steps With 1/3 stepsWith 1/2 steps Multiple Exposure Exposure mode button ∆ to select ¢ Manual Long Time ExposureA tripod is recommended Panel is illuminated in greenChanging Focusing Screens Using the tweezers, push the front edge of the holderUpward until it clicks into place Through the viewfinder seeSelf-Timer Operation Changing Camera Back Data Back MF-29Focus Tracking About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingDepth of field Command Dial while pressing the Custom Setting Creating Custom SettingSelect a menu number by rotating the Main Button ·Switching Command Dial operations pages Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing optionsEasy Exposure Compensation Film advance in multiple exposureDelay time for auto meter-switch off Delay time for self-timer operationShutter release confirmation with self-timer LED Aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pagesTwo-Button Reset Original default settingsCanceling Custom Setting Press the · and ∆ buttons simultaneously,Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-Light Types of TTL Auto FlashFlash Sync Mode Features Usable Optional Speedlights Ai-P Nikkor and Î indicates non-CPU Nikkor lensesUsing the Speedlight Set the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed ApertureSet the flash sync mode Attach the Speedlight and set the metering systemCombinations of AF Functions Optional Accessories Focusing Screens Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/EyepieceAdapter DK-7 FiltersWireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Data Back MF-29Speedlight SB-80DX Speedlight SB-27Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminalSoft case CF-57/CF-58 Camera Care Troubleshooting Turn the camera power off when changing batteriesUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Keep batteries out of children’s reachBuLb in S mode Reduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-EyeBattery power With new ones Overexposure maySpecifications Equipped Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialSB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 Battery AA-type lithiumTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation
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