Focusing in live view, Choosing a focus mode – Nikon D800 User Manual

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Focusing in Live View

To focus using autofocus, rotate the focus-
mode selector to AF and follow the steps
below to choose autofocus and AF-area
modes. For information on focusing manually,
see page 55.

❚❚Choosing a Focus Mode

The following autofocus modes are available in live view:

To choose an autofocus mode, press the AF-mode button and
rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is displayed
in the monitor.

Mode

Description

AF-S

Single-servo AF

: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-

release button is pressed halfway.

AF-F

Full-time servo AF

: For moving subjects. Camera focuses

continuously until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus locks
when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

AF-mode
button

Main command
dial

Monitor

Focus-mode
selector

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