Nikon D500 Getting Started Guide
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Recommended AF Settings by Event
From the Front
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.
• Autofocus mode: AF-C
• AF-area mode: 25-point dynamic-area AF
• Custom Settings
‣‣a1 AF-C priority selection: Release
‣‣a3 Focus tracking with lock-on
> Blocked shot AF response: 2
Subject motion: Normal
25-point AF (center) 25-point AF (edge) 72-point AF (edge)