Nikon D70S User Manual download pdf (Page 80)

Taking Photographs—Focus

Focus Lock

Focus lock can be used to change the com po si tion after focusing, making it

possible to focus on a subject that will not be in one of the ﬁ ve focus areas

in the ﬁ nal composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is

unable to focus ( 73).

When AF-S is selected for Custom Setting 2 (Autofocus;

139), focus

locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewﬁ nder.

When AF-C is selected, focus must be locked man u al ly using the AE-L/AF-L

button. To recompose a photograph using focus lock:

Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter-re-

lease button halfway to ini tiate focus.

Check that the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewﬁ nder.

AF-S (Single-servo AF)

Focus will lock automatically when the in-

fo cus indicator appears, and re main locked

until you remove your ﬁ nger from the shutter-

re lease button. Focus can also be locked by

pressing the AE-L/AF-L button (see below).

AF-C (Con tin u ous-servo AF)

Press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both fo cus

and exposure. Focus will remain locked while

the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed, even if you

later remove your ﬁ nger from the shutter-re-

lease button.

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