Nikon D40 Guide User Manual

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Focus can be adjusted automatically (see "Focus Model' below) or manually (_ 28). Theuser can also select the focus area for automatic or manual focus (_ 24,25) or use focus lockto focus to recompose photographs after focusing (_ 26).Focus Mode4B,Choose how the camera focuses. AF-S and AF-C are available only in P,S,A, and M modes.Focusmode DescriptionCamera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is judgedAuto-servo AFAF-A (default setting) to be stationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged to bemoving. Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus.AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressedhalfway. Shutter can be released if camera is able to focus.Continuous- For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release but-AF-Cservo AF ton is pressed halfway. Shutter car] be released if camera is able to focus.NIF Manual focusIf the subject is poorly lit, the AF assist illuminator will light automaticallyto assist the autofocus operation when the shutter-release button ispressed halfway. The AF assist iNuminator will not light in continuous-servo AF or manual focus mode, in _, or -_ modes, or if Off has beenselected for Custom Setting 9 (AF assisl). The illuminator has a range ofabout 0.5 3.0m ([ft. 8in. 9ft. 10in.); when using the iNuminator, use alens with a focal length of 24 200mm and remove the lens hood.2-- Foc.s Mode _ 75)Focus rnode car] also be selected from the Custom Settings menu.Reference:Moreon Photography(AllModes)/Focus 23