Focusing in live view, Choosing how the camera focuses (focus mode) – Nikon D5300 User Manual
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Focusing in Live View
Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus
point.
❚❚Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus Mode)
The following focus modes are available in live view (note that full-time–servo AF is
not available in
g, ', and ( modes):
1
Display focus options.
Press the
P button, then highlight the
current focus mode in the information
display and press
J.
2
Choose a focus option.
Highlight an option and press
J.
Option
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.
MF
Manual focus
P button