8. CHOOSE THE RIGHT AREA AND THE RIGHT MODE

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FACTORING IN ALL the Focus Area and Focus Mode options, there are many combinations available. It’s smart to be familiar with all the options so that you can choose the best one for any situation. Seasoned photographers have narrowed down the options to a few favorites that work well for a wide variety of situations, specifically the shots they take most often.

For the basic scenario of a static subject, Single Focus Area combined with Single AF Mode works well because it’s simple and allows for great precision. There is little that needs to be manipulated on the camera and it can be operated very quickly. ...

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