Nikon D780 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Manual (Page 188)

142 Shooting Settings
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Live View Photography
Option Description
AF-A
[ AF mode
auto-switch ]
The camera automatically selects AF-S when
the subject is stationary and AF-C when the
subject is in motion.
• This option is available only during still
photography.
AF-S [ Single AF ]
For stationary subjects. Press the shutter-
release button halfway to focus. If the camera
is able to focus, the focus point will turn from
red to green; focus will lock while the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway. If the
camera fails to focus, the focus point will flash
red.
• At default settings, the shutter can only be
released if the camera is able to focus (focus
priority).
AF-C
[ Continuous
AF ]
For moving subjects. The camera focuses
continuously while the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway; if the subject moves, the
camera will predict the final distance to the
subject and adjust focus as necessary.
• At default settings, the shutter can be
released whether or not the subject is in
focus (release priority).