![]() Using Custom Setting a5: Focus Point Illumination, you can now choose to display all of the active AF Points of a Dynamic-Area (such as 9-Point or 21-Point), rather than just the active middle point of the cluster. You can use these to tell the camera if achieving exact focus takes priority over maintaining the fastest continuous frame rate (Custom Settings a1 and a2), how long the AF system continues to track a specific subject even if the subject momentarily moves away from the active AF point (a3), and if the active AF point is illuminated in the Viewfinder (a5). ![]() In addition, the D810 offers several Custom Settings to customize the various aspects of the autofocus system, namely the ones in the : Autofocus category. Simulated view of the Nikon D810 Viewfinder, with all 51 AF points shown for reference, including the more sensitive cross-type points indicated here in red. You should quickly find that it is a quick and convenient way to change the AF modes and AF area modes. The D810 includes the now-standard Nikon autofocus controls, with the AF-Mode switch and button near the base of the lens, used in conjunction with the Command Dials. The different autofocus modes ( AF-S, AF-C) and the various autofocus area modes (including Single Point, Dynamic Area, and the new Group Area AF) may be intimidating at first, but once they are understood, it is easy to determine which combinations fit your shooting needs. A large number of focus points and their positions in the Viewfinder will allow you to focus exactly where you wish – with minimal recomposing when working in Single-Servo ( AF-S) autofocus mode, plus will better enable you to track moving subjects throughout the frame when working in Continuous-Servo ( AF-C) mode. The D810 boasts the 51 point autofocus system of its predecessors the D800 and D800E, with 15 centrally-located cross-type points. Take Control of the D810 Autofocus System:īefore taking advantage of advanced features and functions specific to the D810, one first needs to take control of the basic functions of the camera, including the autofocus system and exposure metering settings. Most of these tips will also work on the Nikon D850 DSLR camera.ĭetail of the Nikon D810 DSLR camera, as shown with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G lens. I spent some dedicated time with the D810 as I researched and wrote my user’s guide to the camera called Nikon D810 Experience, and below are some of the top “tips and tricks” I’ve discovered for setting up and photographing with this powerful DSLR. Matrix Metering Face Detect, and Fine-Tune the Exposure Metering Modes: Customize the Exposure Compensation Controls: Set up the Dual SD / CF Memory Card Slots: Take Advantage of New Features for Videographers: “Virtually” Extend Your Telephoto Reach with the DX, 1.2x, and 5:4 Image Area “Crop” Modes: New Features Ideal for Landscape Photographers: Improve Exposures with the new Highlight-Weighted Metering Mode: Take Advantage of the new i Button, and the “Hidden” Features it will Access: Make Use of the new Group-Area AF Autofocus Mode: Take Control of the D810 Autofocus System: ![]()
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