| While some of the least expensive digital cameras | | | | In continuous auto focus the camera continuously |
| have only automatic focus, meaning the camera does | | | | focuses on the objects in the photo. In this mode |
| all the work on bringing your subject into the best | | | | the camera continuously corrects the focus as the |
| possible focus, most SLR digitals offer three different | | | | objects distance from the camera changes. This |
| focus modes: manual, single auto focus and | | | | mode is useful when you shoot photos of moving |
| continuous auto focus. All three of these will be | | | | objects such as a race car during a race or airplanes |
| addressed here. | | | | during an air show. You can hold the shutter button |
| With manual focus, the camera stays out of the | | | | half way down and continuously move the camera to |
| focus equation and you, the photographer, make all | | | | follow the object. The camera will continuously keep |
| the decisions regarding this. This is done by setting | | | | the object in focus. |
| different buttons or actually using an attached | | | | Like any other feature automatic and manual focus |
| focusing ring that rotates on the camera lens. For | | | | modes have their pros and cons. The first step to |
| those who like to have complete creative control of | | | | using them to your advantage is to understand how |
| the finished product, this is the best focus mode. | | | | they work and what they were designed for. The |
| In single auto focus mode, the camera automatically | | | | next step is to experiment shoot photos using |
| focuses when you press the shutter button either all | | | | different focus modes and different types of |
| the way down to shoot a photo or half way down | | | | objects and see how the camera behaves. Once you |
| to lock the focus. This mode is useful when shooting | | | | have done that you will be ready to instinctively use |
| static objects. | | | | the best focus mode for each photo situation. |