Nikon D500 User Guide

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When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography, this option 
controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the 
shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when 
the camera is in focus (focus priority).

Regardless of the option selected, focus will not lock when AF-C is 
selected for autofocus mode. The camera will continue to adjust 
focus until the shutter is released.

G button

➜ A Custom Settings menu

G

Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release 
button is pressed.

B

Photos can be taken even when the camera is not 
in focus. If the subject is dark or low contrast and 
the camera is in continuous mode, priority will be 
given to focus for the first shot in each series and 
to frame rate for the remaining shots, ensuring a 
high frame rate if the distance to the subject does 
not change during shooting.

E

Photos can be taken even when the camera is not 
in focus. In continuous mode, frame rate slows for 
improved focus if the subject is dark or low 
contrast.

F

Photos can only be taken when the in-focus 
indicator (

I) is displayed.