Hand-held mode on a tripod. It works just fine that way
too
▪ Tripod – Tripod mode is much slower, but it gives you
extreme focus accuracy. Instead of using the normal
phase-detection autofocus, the camera switches to
contrast-detect AF. This is the best mode for doing
macro (close-up) shooting and allows you to zoom in to
the pixel-peeping level to see exactly what’s in focus.
You’ll use the AF-ON button, just to the left of the rear
Main command dial, to focus the camera.
You can use the Playback zoom in button (looks like a
magnifying glass with a plus sign) on the camera’s back
to zoom in until you can see fine detail. Then you’ll
focus with the AF-ON button and press the
Shutter-release button to take the picture. The Monitor
will black out while the picture is being taken.
You can use Tripod mode off-tripod too. In fact, it’s
good practice to do so since the D300S (only) has
D-Movie mode, which uses contrast-detect AF just like
Tripod Live view mode. It works the same, so you’ll
need to know how to use it.
We’ll spend a lot more time on the Live view modes in the
chapter titled Chapter 8. Hopefully, this introduction will
allow you to play with the modes, and even understand them
a bit.
My Recommendation: Live view mode is one of those
camera functions that you’ll either love or hate. If you came
over from the point-and-shoot world, and the D300(S) is your
first DSLR, it may seem like a godsend to you. If you are an
old-time photographer, you may just roll your eyes and say,
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