Nikon D3200 - Manual (Page 98)

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❚❚Choosing an AF-Area Mode
In modes other than i and j, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live
view:
1
Place the cursor in the information
display.
Press the P button to place the cursor in the
information display.
2
Display AF-area modes.
Highlight the current AF-area mode in the
information display and press
J.
3
Choose an AF-area mode.
Highlight an option and press J. To return to live
view, press P.
Option Description
8 Face-priority AF
The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait
subjects. Use for portraits.
9 Wide-area AF
Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait
subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point.
! Normal-area AF
Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. A tripod is
recommended.
" Subject-tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame.
P button