Nikon D50 manual Beep, Autofocus, Focus Lock Continuous-Servo AF

Setup

Custom Settings

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1: Beep

At the default setting of On, a beep will sound while the release timer is running in self-timer and delayed remote modes ( 22), when a photograph is taken in quick-response remote mode ( 22), or when the camera has focused in single-servo AF ( 88). The beep will not sound when Off is selected. The current setting is shown in the control panel: for On and for Off.

2: Autofocus

Choose from:

Option	Description
AF-A	Camera selects AF-S or AF-C mode automatically according to shoot-
(default)	ing conditions and whether the subject is moving.
AF-S	Single-servo AF. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed
	halfway. Use with stationary subjects.
	Continuous-servo AF. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-re-
AF-C	lease button is pressed halfway; AF-assist illuminator turns off. Use
	with moving subjects.

This option takes effect only in P, S, A, and M modes. The current autofocus mode is shown in the control panel when AF-Sor AF-Cis selected. No icon is displayed in AF-A mode.

Focus Lock (Continuous-Servo AF)

The button can be used to lock focus when AF-Cis selected.