Best Nikon D5 Autofocus Modes
Press & Action Photography This guide provides the best AF settings for different press photography scenarios, helping you quickly adjust
Press & Action Photography
This guide provides the best AF settings for different press photography scenarios, helping you quickly adjust your Nikon D5 for optimal focus performance.
1. Understanding Autofocus Modes (AF-C, AF-S, AF-A)
2. Best AF-Area Modes for Each Scenario
3. Quick-Change AF Setup for Press Work
Assign a Button to Instantly Switch AF-Area Modes
1️⃣ MENU → Custom Settings Menu → f1: Custom Control Assignment
2️⃣ Select “Fn1 Button” → Set to “AF-Area Mode”
3️⃣ Now, pressing Fn1 lets you quickly switch AF-Area Modes between 3D Tracking, Group-Area AF, and Single-Point AF without using the menu.
🔹 Why? This allows you to instantly adapt to fast-changing press environments without losing a shot.
4. Tracking Sensitivity Settings for Different Speeds
Your Nikon D5 has Focus Tracking with Lock-On, which controls how quickly the AF system reacts to subject movement or distractions.
📌 MENU → Custom Settings → a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
🔹 What This Does:
- Lower delay (1-2) reacts faster to subjects moving into frame.
- Higher delay (3-5) prevents AF from jumping to distractions.
Final Thoughts
This setup ensures maximum speed, accuracy, and flexibility for Nikon D5 autofocus in press work.
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