Focus Mode

Two focus modes, autofocus using the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and

Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with this camera.

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• Autofocus

With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject at the focus area (page 9/48) and causes . to appear in the viewfinder.

Auto-Servo AF

Camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status, i.e. stationary or moving.

Single Servo AF

Automatically activated when shooting a stationary subject.

The shutter can be released when the focus indicator . appears in the viewfinder. Once focused on a subject, keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks focus (Focus Lock, page 52). However, if the subject starts moving, Focus Lock is deactivated, and the focus mode automatically switches to Continuous Servo AF.

Continuous Servo AF

Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated when the subject is moving. The shutter can be released when the focus indicator . appears in the viewfinder; however, focus is not locked and the camera continues to focus on the subject until shutter release. With a moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 108) is activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject. Also, N55 will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with Lock-On™ .

When ~ Sports Continuous mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject.

About Lock-OnTM

Lock-On™ Autofocus keeps focus firmly on a main subject even if some other object momentarily blocks it in the viewfinder.

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Nikon 3700, 3699, 55 Focus Mode, Auto-Servo AF, About Lock-OnTM, Automatically activated when shooting a stationary subject