Nikon D40 manual AF-Area Mode, Reference More on Photography All Modes/Focus

AF-Area Mode

Controls used

Choose how the focus area is selected in autofocus mode. This setting has no effect in manual focus mode.

Option		Description
	Closest	Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Default
		for P, S, A, and M modes; selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to , , ,
	subject
		, , or .
	Dynamic	User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even briefly,
		camera will focus based on information from other focus areas. Use with erratically mov-
	area	ing subjects. Selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to .
	Single	User selects focus area using multi selector; camera focuses on subject in selected focus
		area only. Use with stationary subjects. Selected automatically when mode dial is
	area
		rotated to .

Viewfinder Display

AF-area mode is shown in the viewfinder as follows:

Closest subject Dynamic area Single area

3—AF-Area Mode ( 75)

AF-area mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu.

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