3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.

In single-servo AF (AF-S), focus will remain locked between shots as long as the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Focus will also remain locked between shots while the AE-L/AF-Lbutton is pressed.

Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.

AF-Area Mode

Select Single area or Dynamic area for Custom Setting 3 (AF-area mode; 140) when focusing using focus lock.

Mode

AF-Cis selected automatically when the mode dial is rotated to .

15—AE-L/AF-L ( 147)

This option controls whether the AE-L/AF-Lbutton locks focus and exposure (the default setting), focus only, or exposure only.

Focus—Photographs Taking

71