Nikon Z 7 Reference Manual for customers in Asia Oceania the Middle East and A - Page 77

Option Description For moving subjects. The camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if AF-C Continuous the subject moves, the camera will predict the final AF distance to the subject and adjust focus as necessary. At default settings, the shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus (release priority). The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to AF-F Full-time AF subject movement or changes in composition. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock. This option is only available in movie mode. MF Manual Focus manually (0 62). The shutter can be released focus whether or not the subject is in focus. D Autofocus The display may brighten or darken while the camera focuses and the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus using autofocus in the following situations: • The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame • The subject lacks contrast • The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness, or includes spot lighting or a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness • Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting • A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used • The subject appears smaller than the focus point • The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper) D Turning the Camera Off The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on again after focusing. A Low-Light AF For improved focus when lighting is poor, select AF-S and choose On for Custom Setting a11 (Low-light AF). Basic Settings 53