2Lock focus.AF-A and AF-C focus modes (viewfinder

photography): With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the AAE-L/AF-Lbutton (w) to lock focus.

Focus will remain locked while the AAE-L/AF-Lbutton is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

Shutter-release buttonAAE-L/AF-L button

AF-S (viewfinder photography) and live view: Focus locks automatically and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the AAE-L/AF-L button (see above).

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