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Autofocus, Choosing a focus mode – Nikon D500 User Manual

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Autofocus

To take pictures using
autofocus, rotate the focus-
mode selector to AF.

❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode

The following autofocus modes are available in live view:

To choose an autofocus mode, press the AF-mode button and
rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is
displayed in the monitor.

Mode

Description

AF-S

Single-servo AF

: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-

release button is pressed halfway.

AF-F

Full-time-servo AF

: For moving subjects. Camera focuses

continuously until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus locks
when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

AF-mode button

Main command

dial

Monitor

Focus-mode selector

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