Nikon D5 - Manual (Page 43)

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Recommended AF Settings by Event
Speed Skating
For more precise focus, use 25-point
dynamic-area AF for wide-orienta-
tion upper-body shots and shots
taken head-on. Switch to 72 points
for tall-orientation shots with the
skater near the edge of the frame.
• Autofocus mode: AF-C
• AF-area mode: 25- or 72-point dynamic-area AF
• Custom Settings
‣‣a1 AF-C priority selection: Release
‣‣a3 Focus tracking with lock-on
> Blocked shot AF response: 3 Subject motion: Steady
‣‣a7 Store by orientation: Focus point
When the subject is at the edge of the frame, the number
of focus points available for dynamic-area AF drops; for
coverage similar to 25-point AF, choose 72-point AF.