What is AF area mode on Nikon?
AF area mode basically gives you a range as to where the camera is likely to focus on. Normally when a camera is working in AF mode it will look for contrast to lock on at any one or more of the active points. These points are spread across the frame. You can select how many AF points are active at any point.
What AF area mode should I use?
If you’re working with a static subject, then Single-Point AF area mode is best. Any time there’s motion within the frame, use Dynamic AF Area Mode to select your first focus point and allow the camera tracking to take over!
How do I change the focus mode on my Nikon D3300?
This is where you select Auto or Manual focus. You set the Focus Mode by pressing the < i > button to display the INFO screen. Once the INFO screen is displayed, press the Multi Selector and highlight the first option along the bottom of the INFO screen. When the AF selection is highlighted, press OK to adjust it.
What is Zone AF?
AF point auto-switching is used in combination with Auto AF point selection, Zone AF or AF Point Expansion. It allows you to adjust the speed at which the AF points are changed to track a subject moving across the frame.
What is AEL and AFL Nikon?
AE-L prevents the exposure from changing, even if the light changes or if you reframe the shot. AF-L locks the autofocus and prevents changes in the focus.
How do I change my AF area mode?
Procedure. AF-area mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the subcommand dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder or control panel.
What is auto area AF?
Auto-Area AF Mode Camera automatically picks a focus point, depending on what’s in the frame. Camera automatically picks a focus point on a moving subject and will track the subject in the frame. Camera detects if subject is stationary or moving and will automatically select whether to use AF-S or AF-C.