Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Modes

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Autofocus (AF) and Release modes are active settings that you’ll deal with each time you use your camera. Unlike adjusting settings in the menus, which you’ll do from time to time, you’ll use Autofocus and Release modes every time you make a picture or video. You will adjust AF-area modes less often; however, these critical functions affect how and where the camera focuses on your subject.

To make images and movies, you need to be very familiar with these settings, so this is an important chapter for your mastery of the Nikon D7100. Grab your ...

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