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Focusing Modes
You can access the setting either in the menu system and/or a button on your camera. On
Nikon and Canon cameras there is usually an AF button. When the button is pressed
you rotate the command dial to make the selection.
The two images below are just an example of how the menu system for setting your
focus mode may look.
Figure 13 Auto-Focus modes on a Nikon
Figure 14 Selecting Auto-Focus Mode on a Canon
AF-S (Nikon) or One-Shot AF (Canon)
This is a single focus capability. If you have a stationary subject, you may want to use
this mode. Common uses are for static or still shots and portraits.
AF-C (Nikon) or AI-Servo (Canon)
Selecting this will give you the ability to continuously focus on a subject even if moving.
This is particularly helpful for shooting sports, wildlife, events, and children playing.
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