Nikon N80 - Manual (Page 41)

Dynamic AF Mode with Ciosest Subject Priority can be selected in either focus
mode, in Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF.
When the AF Area Mode is set to Dynamic AF Mode, the following settings are
selected in combination with the given focus mode.
• In Single Servo AF: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated in
initial setting.
LtHiii 3: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be disabled (page
73).
• In Continuous Servo AF: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is not
activated in initial setting.
laau IG: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be activated (page
73).
Focusing operation
Suitable shooting situation
Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area and focus is locked (as long
as the shutter release button is lightly pressed) once focus is achieved.
General shooting such as a stationary subject.
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority automatically maintains focus
on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas and focus is locked
once focus is achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus area
before focus lock, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the
data from the other focus areas.
Snapshot where you let the camera’s autofocus
operation determine the focusing.
Focus is obtained at the selected focus area and focusing is locked (as long
as the shutter release button Is lightly pressed) once it is achieved. If the
subject moves from the selected focus area before focus lock, camera
automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other
focus areas.
General shooting including a moving subject
where you want to expand the range of a regular
snapshot.
Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked and
focusing continues until the shutter is released.
Subject moving straight toward or away from the
camera such as a racing car or track athlete to
follow a subject with one focus area.
Focus is obtained at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked. If the subject
moves from the selected focus area, camera automatically focuses on the
subject determining the data from the other focus areas.
Irregularly moving subject such as a player in a
football game where subject is difficult to follow
in one focus area.
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority automatically maintains focus
on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas. Focus is not locked. If
the subject moves from the selected focus area, camera automatically focuses
on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas.
Snapshot of a moving subject where you let the
camera’s autofocus operation determine the
focusing.
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