Nikon D80 - Controlling the Active Auto-Focus Area

Even though the Nikon D80 has three auto-focus options, Single-Area gives you the most control, as outlined in this WebTip from the Magic Lantern DVD Guide for the Nikon D80

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• D80
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• Lantern
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• DSLR
• Auto-Focus
• Area

[panzarw]

Uhm yeah you can use a button for choosing the AF mode, its placed on the front next to the lens, right next to the grip.

[LarkPhoto]

@panzarw That's true, but the AF mode is different from the Active Auto-Focus Area, which is what this video is about.

[flamingkitchen]

in my menu on my D 80 I can not select the AFA mode..it says that the option available with current settings... what settings should it be on...also do you know how to set auto bracketing

[LarkPhoto]

select the bkt button on the left/front of the camera, close to the lens release button. Then use the main dial to select how many exposures to bracket (BKT will display on control panel). Then push bkt button again and use sub control dial to choose the exp. increments to bracket at.

[Nickoladze]

I'm having a problem with selecting different auto focus areas. You say that you can use the arrow keys to select any one of the eleven different areas, but that doesn't work on my D80. Help?

[LarkPhoto]

First, go to CS-2 (custom menu 2) and make sure that Single Area is selected as your focus mode, otherwise the computer will be choosing which area for you.

If that doesn't work, email me back and I'd be glad to help (though I have to add, local camera retailers are excellent resources for hands-on answers to questions like these).

[nsnarayan10]

Nice video,but i have heard auto-focus has its range,i mean it will only auto focus till a range,then it wont,true? thank you

[bheboy923]

i really find this video very informative.. however i have one question though.. What if i have multiple subjects say 3 subjects and im going to use the single area mode. How would i go about this? thank you!!

[bebcheto275]

Very Helpful :) :) :)



[jennifertuazonify]

thnaks

[ourlighthouse9]

very helpful...........thanks!

[shadowmaster799]

Can i make this in Nikon L120 ??

[clockwise28786]

@LarkPhoto your stupid you dont know what you are talking abot

[90k1]

Hi i can't Hey guys. I have my D80 and I have a problem... I really need your help... My AF-area mode (02 in my custom setting is disabled) It says 'This option is not available with current settings'... What do I need to do?

[bishounens08]

Hey guys. I'm new to this hobby and I have my D80 and I have a problem... I really need your help... My AF-area mode (02 in my custom setting is disabled) It says 'This option is not available with current settings'... What do I need to do? Please help... :(

[sgtpandathe3rd]

@BigCarpFoxRiver Check the switch on the side of the lens mount to see whether it is on M or AF. AF's what you're looking for.

Also if applicable, check on the left of the lens barrel to see if M/A is selected on the switch.

If none if these help I dunno.