Nikon D50 - Manual (Page 99)

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Setup
Custom Settings
Option Description
Single
Area
1
User selects focus area manually ( 33); camera focuses on subject
in selected focus area only. Use for stationary subjects.
Dynamic
Area
2
User selects focus area manually ( 33), but camera uses information
from multiple focus areas to de ter mine focus. If sub ject leaves se-
lected focus area even briefl y, cam era will focus based on in for ma tion
from oth er focus areas. Use with erratically moving subjects.
Closest
Subjct
3
Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest
to camera. If sub ject leaves active focus area, cam era will focus
based on in for ma tion from oth er focus areas. Works best when
there is contrast between subject and background.
1 Default for P, S, A, M, and modes.
2 Default for mode.
3 Default for
, , , , and modes.
The current AF-area mode is displayed in the
control panel and viewfi nder (icon shows active
focus area).
3: AF-Area Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in autofocus
mode.
AF-Area Mode
Choose Single Area or Dynamic Area when using focus lock.