Nikon D7000, D7000 (Body Only) Focus Lock, AE-L, AF-S, 1Focus, AE-L/AF-L, AE-L/AF-L, AE-L/AF-L, focus mode, 2Lock focus

Focus Lock

Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, 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 93), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than auto- area AF is selected for AF-area mode (0 94).

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.

2Lock focus.

AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the shutter-release	Shutter-release button
button pressed halfway (q), press the AE-L/AF-L
button (w) to lock both focus and exposure (an
AE-Licon will be displayed in the viewfinder).
Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L
button is pressed, even if you later remove your	N
finger from the shutter-release button.
AF-S focus mode: Focus will lock automatically
when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain	AE-L/AF-L button
locked until you remove your finger from the
shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked
by pressing the AE-L/AF-Lbutton (see above).

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