Nikon 5700 - Manual (Page 125)

Menu Guide—Using the SHOOTING Menu
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Auto-Focus Mode
There are two autofocus mode options. Continuous
autofocus allows rapid focusing, while single autofocus
gives a less rapid response, but saves battery power.
Option Description
Single AF
Focus only adjusted when shutter-release button is pressed
halfway, then focus locks. Recommended when using macro
close-up. Shots can be taken even when subject is not in fo-
cus; check autofocus indicator before shooting.
Continuous
AF
Focus continuously adjusted until shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, focus then locks. Shots can be taken even
when subject is not in focus; check autofocus indicator before
shooting.
Focus Confirmation
Use the options below to check which areas of the
frame are in focus before shooting. Focus confirma-
tion has no effect on the final picture.
On
Off
Option
MF
As above, but for all focus modes.
No indication of focus is given.
Description
Areas in focus will be sharply outlined in the monitor or view-
finder when manual focus is used (
80).