Nikon D5 - Manual (Page 35)

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Recommended AF Settings by Event
Winter Sports
Here are some suggested settings for photographers at
the rink or on the slopes.
Hockey
If you find yourself continually
switching subjects as the puck
passes from one player to another,
select low values for Custom Setting
a3 (Focus tracking with lock-on) >
Blocked shot AF response to quickly refocus at new focus
distances. Note, however, that the camera will refocus in-
stantly when the subject leaves the focus point.
• Autofocus mode: AF-C
• AF-area mode: 25-point dynamic-area AF
• Custom Settings
‣‣a1 AF-C priority selection: Release
‣‣a3 Focus tracking with lock-on
Blocked shot AF response: 1 (Quick) or 2
Subject motion: Erratic
‣‣a7 Store by orientation: Focus point
Nine-point dynamic-area AF is recommended if you want
to focus on a single athlete in a group of players.
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