Nikon D2H - Manual (Page 89)

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Taking Photographs—Focus
Description Mode Icon
Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject clos-
est to camera. Prevents out-of-focus shots when photograph-
ing erratically moving subjects. Focus area can not be selected
manually, and focus areas are not displayed in viewfi nder or top
control panel. Camera may be unable to select focus area con-
taining closest subject when telephoto lens is used or subject is
poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases.
Dynamic-
area AF
with
closest
subject
priority
Manual Focus
Single-area AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used.
The Top Control Panel
The selected focus area or group of focus areas is shown in the top control panel in
single-area AF, dynamic-area AF, and group dynamic-AF. The illustrations in the “Icon”
column show the display when the center focus area or focus area group is selected.
The top control panel display does not show the focus area selected by the camera for
group dynamic-AF or dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority.
a1—AF- C Mode Priority ( 176)
In focus mode C (continuous-servo autofocus) photographs can be taken even when
the camera is not in focus (release priority). To ensure that the camera is in focus when
the picture is taken, choose Focus for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C mode priority). Se-
lect FPS rate + AF for improved focus during continuous shooting.
a2—AF-S Mode Priority ( 176)
In focus mode S (single-servo autofocus) photographs can be taken only when the
camera is in focus (focus priority). To allow photographs to be taken regardless of
whether or not the camera is in focus, choose Release for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S
mode priority).
a3—Group Dynamic AF ( 177)
This option controls how focus areas are grouped in group dynamic-AF mode and
whether the camera tracks the subject in the center focus area of the selected group.
a4—Disable Lock- On ( 179)
This option controls whether the camera immediately adjusts focus to track a subject
when the distance to the subject changes drastically.