Nikon 880 User Manual

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Autofocus Mode
The autofocus system operates in one of two modes:

Pros and Cons

AF Mode

How It Works

PRO

Minimizes time required to focus

CON

Photos can be taken even when camera is not in focus—
check AF lamp before shooting

Continuous

Camera adjusts focus
continuously

PROS

Photographs can be taken only when camera is in focus
Saves batteries

CON

Slight delay before camera focuses

Single

Camera focuses when
shutter-release button
pressed halfway

In AUTO mode, autofocus mode is determined by whether the monitor is on or off: continuous AF is
used when the monitor is on, single AF when it is off. P, A, M, and CSM modes offer additional settings
that give greater control over autofocus mode (

104).