Nikon D810 Manuel D’Utilisation

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❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode

The following AF-area modes can be selected during live view 
photography and movie live view:

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: Use for portraits. The camera automatically 

detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is 
indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces, up to a 
maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the 
closest subject; to choose a different subject, use the multi 
selector). If the camera can no longer detect the subject 
(because, for example, the subject has turned to face away from 
the camera), the border will no longer be displayed.

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: Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other 

non-portrait subjects. Use the multi selector to move the focus 
point anywhere in the frame, or press the center of the multi 
selector to position the focus point in the center of the frame.

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: Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the 

frame. Use the multi selector to move the focus point anywhere 
in the frame, or press the center of the multi selector to position 
the focus point in the center of the frame. A tripod is 
recommended.

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: Use the multi selector to position the focus 

point over your subject and press the center of the multi selector 
to start tracking. The focus point will track the selected subject 
as it moves through the frame. To end tracking, press the center 
of the multi selector again. Note that the camera may be unable 
to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are 
obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or 
brightness, or are too small, too large, too bright, too dark, or 
similar in color or brightness to the background.