Nikon D5300 - Manual (Page 139)

119 Live View
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 Focus manually ( 0 125).
P button