Focus Point Selection
In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than eAuto-area, you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame.
1Choose an AF-area mode other than eAuto area (0 56).2Select the focus point.Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display. Press Jto select the center focus point.
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Focus Lock
Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (0 54), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 55), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than eAuto-areais selected for AF-area mode (0 56).
1Focus.Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. Check that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the viewfinder.
