Nikon 880 - Manual (Page 65)

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Autofocus Mode
The autofocus system operates in one of two modes:
Pros and Cons AF Mode How It Works
PRO
Minimizes time required to focus
CON
Photos can be taken even when camera is not in focus—
check AF lamp before shooting
Continuous
Camera adjusts focus
continuously
PROS
Photographs can be taken only when camera is in focus
Saves batteries
CON
Slight delay before camera focuses
Single
Camera focuses when
shutter-release button
pressed halfway
In AUTO mode, autofocus mode is determined by whether the monitor is on or off: continuous AF is
used when the monitor is on, single AF when it is off. P, A, M, and CSM modes offer additional settings
that give greater control over autofocus mode (
104).