Nikon N1405 AF-S, AF-S, focus mode, 2Lock focus, 3Recompose the, AAutoexposure Lock, photograph and shoot, AF-Aand AF-Cfocus modes: With the

2Lock focus.AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the

shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A(L) button (w) to lock focus. Focus will remain locked while the A(L) button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

Shutter-release button

A(L) button

AF-S focus mode: Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator (I) appears, and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the A(L) button (see above).

3Recompose thephotograph and shoot.

Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep

the shutter-release button

pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the A(L) button

pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting.

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.

AAutoexposure Lock

Pressing the A (L) button in Step 2 also locks exposure (0 127).

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