Nikon D780 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Manual (Page 126)

80 Camera Controls
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Live View
Option Description
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[ Pinpoint
AF ]
With a focus area smaller than that employed for
[
Single-point AF ], pinpoint AF is used for pinpoint
focus on a selected spot in the frame.
• It is recommended for shots involving static
subjects, such as buildings, in-studio product
photography, and close-ups.
• This option is available only when AF-S is
selected as the AF mode for still photography.
d
[ Single-
point AF ]
The camera focuses on a point selected by the user.
• Use with stationary subjects.
f
[ Wide-area
AF (S) ]
As for [ Single-point AF ], except the camera
focuses on a wider area.
• Choose for snapshots, subjects that are in motion,
and other subjects that are difficult to
photograph using [
Single-point AF ].
g
[ Wide-area
AF (L) ]
e
[ Dynamic-
area AF ]
The camera focuses on a point selected by the user.
If the subject briefly leaves the selected point, the
camera will focus based on information from
surrounding focus points.
• Use for photographs of athletes and other active
subjects that are hard to frame using
[
Single-point AF ].
• This option is available only when AF-A or AF-C is
selected as the AF mode for still photography.