Nikon D5500 - Manual (Page 188)

164 Live View
Focusing in Live View
Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and
position the focus point.
❚❚ Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus Mode)
The following focus modes are available in live view (note that
full-time–servo AF is not available in
U, ', and ( modes):
1
Display focus options.
Press the
P button, then highlight the
current focus mode in the information
display and press
J.
Option 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.
MF Manual focus Focus manually ( 0 165).
P button
Information display