On the D, and I would guess on the other variants as well, you can set the
autofocus for manual selection of the autofocus point. The point can then be
selected with the little joystick button.
Paul
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Why at those times?
>
> I don't understand the concept of multiple AF points (not that you said you
> used that setup). If there are three or five or more active points, it
> would seem that the camera would decide what's in focus. How does one
> control the main focus point when shooting with multiple focus points?
> Again, I'm ignorant of such things ....
>
> Shel
>
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Rob Studdert
>
> > > I find it easier to focus using the center AF spot, recompose and shoot
> > > than to fiddle with a switch and a knob to change the focus point, then
> > > press the shutter etc. or let the camera pick a spot.
> >
> > Me too, not that I use AF much but about the only times I've bothered to
> set
> > the AF spot to other than the centre spot was when shooting motor-sports
> with a
> > long lens.
>
>
