Nikon 1799 Selecting focus area, Set the AF Area mode selector to a position other than j

Autofocus—continued

•Selecting focus area

The F6’s 11 focus areas cover a broad range, and you can select among them depending on the subject’s position in the frame or your desired composition. They provide a sharp, reliable focus without requiring that you use focus lock (x 58).

1 Set the AF Area mode selector to a position other than j.

• When j is selected, multi-selector is locked and focus area cannot be selected.

2 Rotate the multi-selector lock release to release the lock and press the multi-selector to select a focus area.

• Select a single focus area in Single Area AF or Dynamic AF modes, or a group of focus areas in Group Dynamic AF Mode.

• To change the focus area(s), lightly press the shutter release button and press the multi- selector up/down/right/left in the appropriate direction. (To select the center focus area[s], press the center of the multi-selector.)

• Selected focus area(s) appear(s) momentarily in red in the viewfinder.

•Selected focus area(s) is/are also indicated in the rear LCD panel (in normal and detailed display).

Display in single area AF mode

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