Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera - Manual (Page 117)

117 Focus
D Caution: 3D-Tracking and Subject Tracking
The camera may be unable to track subjects that:
• are similar in color, brightness, or pattern to the background,
• change visibly in size, color, or brightness,
• are too large or too small,
• are too bright or too dark,
• move quickly, or
• are obscured by other objects or leave the frame.
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[ Subject-
tracking AF ]
• Track focus on a selected subject.
• Position the reticle over the target and start
tracking by pressing the shutter-release button
halfway or by pressing the
J or AF-ON ; the focus
point will track the selected subject as it moves
through the frame. To end tracking and restore the
starting focus point, press
J .
• This option is only available in video mode.
h
[ Auto-area
AF ]
• The camera automatically detects the subject and
selects the focus area.
• Use on occasions when you don’t have time to
select the focus point yourself, for portraits, or for
snapshots and other spur-of-the-moment photos.
Option Description