Nikon D500 Getting Started Guide

Auto-area AF is recommended if composi-

tion  is  a  priority,  while  25-point  dynamic-

area  AF  is  suggested  for  close-ups.  When 

photographing  events  with  frequent 

jumps  or  changes  of  direction,  choose 

3D-  tracking,  position  the  focus  area  over 

your  subject  (for  best  results,  choose  the 

uniform or another area of the subject that 

is  a  different  color  from  the  background),  and  press  and 

hold the AF-ON button or keep the shutter-release button 

pressed halfway.  The camera will automatically track the 

subject,  letting  you  concentrate  on  composition.  If  you 

find that the camera has trouble tracking athletes against 

the  stands,  billboards,  and  other  varied  backgrounds, 

switch to 25- or 72-point dynamic-area AF.

• Autofocus mode: AF-C

• AF-area mode: 25- or 72-point dynamic-area or 3D-tracking 

or auto-area AF

• Custom Settings

‣‣a1 AF-C priority selection: Release

‣‣a3 Focus tracking with lock-on

 

> Blocked shot AF response: 3 

Subject motion: Normal