Nikon D5300 Guide D’Exploitation

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In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other 
than 

e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 39 focus points, making it possible to 

compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame.

e 

Use the multi selector to select the focus point in 
the viewfinder or information display while the 
exposure meters are on. Press 

J to select the 

center focus point.

Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C 
focus modes (

0 51), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a 

focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus 
(

0 52), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on 

another object at the same distance as your original subject. Focus lock is most 
effective when an option other than 

e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode 

Position the subject in the selected focus point 
and press the shutter-release button halfway to 
initiate focus. Check that the in-focus indicator 
(

I) appears in the viewfinder.