Nikon D500 Getting Started Guide

For more precise focus, use 25-point 

dynamic-area  AF  for  wide-orienta-

tion  upper-body  shots  and  shots 

taken head-on.  Switch to 72 points 

for  tall-orientation  shots  with  the 

skater near the edge of the frame.

• Autofocus mode: AF-C

• AF-area mode: 25- or 72-point dynamic-area AF

• Custom Settings

‣‣a1 AF-C priority selection: Release

‣‣a3 Focus tracking with lock-on

 

> Blocked shot AF response: 3 

Subject motion: Steady

‣‣a7 Store by orientation: Focus point

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.