Nikon F6 instruction manual Focusing operation

Focusing operation

Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked and focusing continues until the shutter is released.

Focus is obtained at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked even once achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas.

Focus is obtained at the center focus area within the selected group*2. Focus is not locked even once achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas within the selected group.

Automatically selects the focus area nearest to the closest subject. Focus is not locked even once achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus area before the focus locks, camera automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas.

Suitable shooting situation

Subject moving straight toward or away from the camera—such as a racing car or track athlete—which can be followed by a single focus area.

Irregularly moving subject that is difficult to follow in one focus area.

Snapshot of a moving subject where the camera’s autofocus operation determines the focusing, allowing you to concentrate on the composition.

Snapshot of a moving subject where the camera’s autofocus operation determines the focusing.

Detailed Operation

CSM a1: In Continuous Servo AF, priority can be set to put more on focus. Also, shutter can be set to be released only when focus is achieved (Focus- Priority) (x 94).

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