Choosing an AF-Area Mode | Nikon Digital Camera manual

❚❚Choosing an AF-Area Mode

In modes other than i and j, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view:

	Mode	Description
8 Face-priority AF		The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects.
8 Face-priority AF		Use for portraits.
		Use for portraits.

9	Wide-area AF	Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait
9	Wide-area AF	subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point.
		subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point.

!	Normal-area AF	Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. A tripod is
!	Normal-area AF	recommended.
		recommended.

"Subject-tracking AF		Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame.

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Pbutton

2Display AF-area modes.

Highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display and press J.

3Choose an AF-area mode.

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

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Nikon Digital Camera user manual Choosing an AF-Area Mode, Display AF-area modes

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Digital Camera Help Camera SettingsProduct Documentation Digitutor Package Contents Table of Contents Live View For Your Safety AKeep the sun out of the frame D3200 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Life-Long Learning Camera Body XIntroductionGetting to Know the Camera Power Switch Microphone and Speaker Mode Dial Viewfinder Viewfinder Information Display Pbutton First Steps Charge the batteryInsert the battery Attach the strap Attach a lens Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses. When usingInsert a memory card available separately Turn the camera on During Charging Choose a language and set the camera clockFocus the viewfinder Formatting Memory Cards Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Memory Cards Setup Menu Write Protect SwitchAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Removing Memory Cards SBasic Photography Battery Level and Card CapacityTurn the camera on Check the battery level Check the number of exposures remaining Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Select i or j ModeWhen framing photographs Ready the camera Press the shutter-release button halfway Check the indicators in the viewfinderWhen the focus operation is complete, Shoot Built-in Flash Standby TimerShutter-Release Button Creative Photography Scene Modes KPortrait MSports Display pictures IPlayback and DeletionViewing Photographs Press the K button Thumbnail Playback Press K. Once deleted, photographs can not be RecoveredDeleting Pictures Calendar Playback Change camera settings Guide ModeShoot View/delete Set up Take pictures Shoot Guide Mode MenusMore Settings Start Shooting Guide Mode Set UpImage quality Output settings Image size View/Delete Using the Guide Use ZMore on Photography Release ModeChoose a release mode Press IE/# Buffer Size Continuous Release ModeMemory Buffer Information Display Rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect a release mode Mount the camera on a tripod Cover the Viewfinder Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash See Also Focus Focus ModeChoose a focus mode Place the cursor in the information display Getting Good Results with Autofocus Predictive Focus TrackingContinuous-servo Autofocus Choose an AF-area mode AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options Option Description Single-point AF Display image quality options Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Choose a file type Choose an image size Image SizeDisplay image size options Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModes Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures Choose a flash mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Flash modes available vary with shooting mode Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Mode Shutter speedFlash Modes N, P, a Display ISO sensitivity options Mode ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Choose an ISO sensitivity Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode P Programmed AutoTP, S, A, and M Modes Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Mode M Manual Exposure Indicator XLive View Framing Photographs in the Monitor Display focus options Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus option Choosing an AF-Area Mode Display AF-area modes Choosing the Focus Point Subject Tracking Live View Display Auto flash off listed above Exposure Live View/Movie Recording Display OptionsAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Shooting in Live View Mode Count Down Display Using Autofocus in Live View Start recording Movies can be recorded in live view modeRecording Movies 0Icon Maximum Length End recordingTaking Photographs During Movie Recording Recording Movies Camera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as Movie SettingsAdjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when Fast as 1/4,000 s the slowest speed available varies with Choose movie options Select Movie settingsUsing an External Microphone Count-Down Display 2Icon Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed UMenu Guide SetupTo display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 Menu Guide Highlight the icon for the current menu Using Camera MenusDisplay the menus Select a menu Display options Position the cursor in the selected menuHighlight a menu item Highlight an option Start the installer Installing ViewNXStart the computer and insert the installer CD QViewNX System Requirements Exit the installerRemove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Start Nikon Transfer Editing Movies View PicturesRetouching Photographs Printing Pictures Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses NTechnical NotesCompatible Lenses IX Nikkor Lenses Sources Other AccessoriesPower Filters Approved Memory Cards Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera Lens Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Caring for the Camera Caring for the Battery Page Error Messages Locked No Bulb in S modeFlash error Format card? Cool Representative Metering errorButton again With NEF RAW processing Specifications Nikon D3200 Digital Camera Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Release Release modeSelf-timer Shutter Type Focus Autofocus Flash modeAccessory shoe Detection range Automatic scene Live view Lens servoManual focus MF Selection Movie Metering Weight Power source BatteryDimensions/weight Temperature AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens MH-24 battery chargerEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Battery Life Trademark InformationPage SB2C0111