74NFocus ModeFocus mode is controlled by thefocus-mode selector on the front ofthe camera. There are twoautofocus (AF) modes, in which thecamera focuses automaticallywhen the shutter-release button ispressed halfway, and one manualfocus mode, in which focus must be adjusted manually using thefocusing ring on the lens:Choose single-servo AF for landscapes and other stationarysubjects. Continuous-servo AF may be a better choice witherratically-moving subjects. Manual focus is recommended whenthe camera is unable to focus using autofocus.Option DescriptionSSingle-servoAFCamera focuses when shutter-release button is pressedhalfway. Focus locks when in-focus indicator (I) appearsin viewfinder, and remains locked while shutter-releasebutton is pressed halfway (focus lock). At default settings,shutter can only be released when in-focus indicator isdisplayed (focus priority).CContinuous-servo AFCamera focuses continuously while shutter-release buttonis pressed halfway. If subject moves, camera will engagepredictive focus tracking (0 75) to predict final distance tosubject and adjust focus as necessary. At default settings,shutter can be released whether or not subject is in focus(release priority).MManual(0 83)Camera does not focus automatically; focus must beadjusted manually using the lens focusing ring. Ifmaximum aperture of lens is f/5.6 or faster, viewfinderfocus indicator can be used to confirm focus (electronicrange finding; 0 84), but photographs can be taken at anytime, whether or not subject is in focus.Focus-mode selector
