“Capture Criteria” > “Distance”
To view the distance criteria display, highlight [Advanced: Distance] in the auto capture settings display and press J.
The [Advanced: Distance] feature can be used when a NIKKOR Z lens is attached. It may not function with other lenses.
A focus-point target will appear in the distance criteria display.
Focus-point target
In the distance criteria display, choose the maximum and minimum distances at which the camera will detect subjects for auto capture. Auto capture shooting will continue while the subject is within the specified range of distances.
Choose the closest distance at which the camera will detect subjects for auto capture. Place the target over a subject at the closest distance for auto capture subject detection and press the AF-ON button to set the minimum distance, which will appear in the display as [Nearest]. The minimum distance can be fine-tuned by rotating the main command dial.
Choose the farthest distance at which the camera will detect subjects for auto capture. Place the target over a subject at the farthest distance for auto capture subject detection and press the shutter-release button halfway to set the maximum distance, which will appear in the display as [Farthest]. The maximum distance can be fine-tuned by rotating the sub-command dial.
- Press i to save changes and return to the auto capture settings display.
- Pressing the AF-ON button or the shutter-release button to set the distance in manual focus saves the current focus position. Before pressing either button, adjust the focus position by rotating the focus or control ring on the lens.
- If the subject is significantly out of focus, the accuracy of camera distance detection to the subject may drop and prevent the camera from shooting at the intended timing.
Fine-Tuning the Distances for “Nearest” and “Farthest”
Fine-tuning is available exclusively with Nikon Z mount lenses, but not with the NIKKOR Z 58 mm f/0.95 S Noct.
Supported Distances for “Nearest” and “Farthest”
We recommend that you configure [Nearest] and [Farthest] within the range of values indicated by the numbers in white. Setting these options to the values indicated in yellow may reduce how accurately the camera can detect the distance to the subject.
The “Nearest” and “Farthest” Displays
The distances for [Nearest] and [Farthest] are displayed in meters only. They will not be displayed in feet even when [Feet (ft)] is selected for [Distance units] in the setup menu.