JoeM1951
New member
I have a Z8 and in Focus>Limit AF Area mode, I unchecked a couple of Dynamic Area modes. However, when I cycle through the AF Area Modes, they all show up — even the unchecked ones. What am I doing wrong?
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SoCalRick
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You have to toggle on/off the AF Area modes you want to use in both #a8 and when adding them to a button in #f2: Cycle AF-area mode (need to toggle right to get to the sub-selection menu).
If you are talking about the Cycle AF-area mode function and have that assigned to a button, then you have to go to Custom controls (shooting) menu and limit the AF-areas for the button you have that assigned to. This is where you limit the Af- area modes when using the Cycle AF-area mode function, not under Focus>Limit AF Area Mode.
Steve discusses this in his book, The Ultimate Nikon Z8/9 Setup Guide, on page 445.
Steve discusses this in his book, The Ultimate Nikon Z8/9 Setup Guide, on page 445.
I highly recommend this eBook. It is packed with information explaining not only HOW things work, but when and how to use the numerous features of the Nikon Z cameras!
JoeM1951
New member
I have the book and set up my camera per Steve's instructions on p. 350. (P. 445 applies to video which I don't shoot on the Z8.) When I said that I cycled through the modes, I was referring to cycling using the Info button or using the button on the lower left of the camera with the command dial.
I believe George in post #3 was referring to the Nikon manual.......