Focusing in Live View, Choosing a Focus Mode

Focusing in Live View

Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus point.

❚❚Choosing a Focus Mode

The following focus modes are available in live view:

	Option	Description
AF-S	Single-servo AF	For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is
AF-S	Single-servo AF	pressed halfway.
		pressed halfway.
		For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-
AF-F	Full-time-servo AF	release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release
		button is pressed halfway.
MF	Manual focus	Focus manually.

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

Press the Pbutton to place the cursor in the information display.

Pbutton

	2 Display focus options.
	2 Display focus options.	x
	Highlight the current focus mode in the	x
	Highlight the current focus mode in the
	information display and press J.

3Choose a focus option.

Highlight an option and press J. To return to live view, press P.

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Contents

Digital Camera Product Documentation Camera SettingsHelp Digitutor Package Contents Table of Contents Live View AKeep the sun out of the frame For Your Safety D3200 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Servicing the Camera and Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesBefore Taking Important Pictures Life-Long Learning Getting to Know the Camera XIntroductionCamera Body Microphone and Speaker Power Switch Mode Dial Viewfinder Viewfinder Pbutton Information Display Insert the battery Charge the batteryFirst Steps Attach the strap Insert a memory card available separately Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses. When usingAttach a lens Turn the camera on Focus the viewfinder Choose a language and set the camera clockDuring Charging Removing the Battery Charging the BatteryFormatting Memory Cards Memory Cards Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Write Protect SwitchSetup Menu Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera on Check the battery level Battery Level and Card CapacitySBasic Photography Check the number of exposures remaining When framing photographs Select i or j ModePoint-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Ready the camera When the focus operation is complete, Check the indicators in the viewfinderPress the shutter-release button halfway Shoot Shutter-Release Button Standby TimerBuilt-in Flash KPortrait Creative Photography Scene Modes MSports Viewing Photographs IPlayback and DeletionDisplay pictures Press the K button Deleting Pictures Press K. Once deleted, photographs can not be RecoveredThumbnail Playback Calendar Playback Shoot View/delete Set up Take pictures Guide ModeChange camera settings More Settings Guide Mode MenusShoot Start Shooting Image quality Output settings Image size Set UpGuide Mode View/Delete Use Using the Guide Choose a release mode Release ModeZMore on Photography Press IE/# Memory Buffer Continuous Release ModeBuffer Size Information Display Select a release mode Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesRest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will Mount the camera on a tripod Using the Built-in Flash Before Using the Remote ControlCover the Viewfinder See Also Choose a focus mode Focus ModeFocus Place the cursor in the information display Continuous-servo Autofocus Predictive Focus TrackingGetting Good Results with Autofocus Display AF-area mode options AF-Area ModeChoose an AF-area mode Option Description Single-point AF Image Quality Image Quality and SizeDisplay image quality options Choose a file type Display image size options Image SizeChoose an image size Using the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures Display flash mode options Flash ModeChoose a flash mode Flash modes available vary with shooting mode Flash Modes Mode Shutter speedShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash N, P, a ISO Sensitivity Mode ISO sensitivityDisplay ISO sensitivity options Choose an ISO sensitivity TP, S, A, and M Modes Mode P Programmed AutoShutter Speed and Aperture Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Indicator Mode M Manual Framing Photographs in the Monitor XLive View Choosing a Focus Mode Focusing in Live ViewDisplay focus options Choose a focus option Display AF-area modes Choosing an AF-Area Mode Subject Tracking Choosing the Focus Point Live View Display Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Live View/Movie Recording Display OptionsAuto flash off listed above Exposure Count Down Display Shooting in Live View Mode Using Autofocus in Live View Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view modeStart recording 0Icon Taking Photographs During Movie Recording End recordingMaximum Length Recording Movies Adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when Movie SettingsCamera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as Fast as 1/4,000 s the slowest speed available varies with Using an External Microphone Select Movie settingsChoose movie options Count-Down Display Following operations can be performed Viewing Movies2Icon To display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 SetupUMenu Guide Menu Guide Display the menus Using Camera MenusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menu Highlight a menu item Position the cursor in the selected menuDisplay options Highlight an option Start the computer and insert the installer CD Installing ViewNXStart the installer QViewNX Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Exit the installerSystem Requirements Copy Pictures to the Computer Using ViewNXChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Start Nikon Transfer Retouching Photographs View PicturesEditing Movies Printing Pictures Compatible Lenses NTechnical NotesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses IX Nikkor Lenses Power Other AccessoriesSources Filters Approved Memory Cards Caring for the Camera CleaningStorage Lens Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Caring for the Battery Page Error Messages Flash error No Bulb in S modeLocked Format card? Button again Representative Metering errorCool With NEF RAW processing Nikon D3200 Digital Camera Specifications Self-timer Release Release modeMatrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Shutter Type Accessory shoe Flash modeFocus Autofocus Detection range Manual focus MF Live view Lens servoAutomatic scene Selection Movie Metering Dimensions/weight Power source BatteryWeight Temperature EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery MH-24 battery chargerAF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Trademark Information Battery LifePage SB2C0111

Nikon Digital Camera Focusing in Live View, Choosing a Focus Mode, Display focus options

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