2. Highlight AF point selection and scroll to the right (see
Figure 4-14, image 2).
3. Choose one of the two choices from the menu. In
Figure 4-14, image 3, 51 points has been selected.
4. Press the OK button to lock in the setting.
Here is a description of each AF point selection selection:
▪ 51 points (default) – Choose from any of the 51 focus
points (AF points) when you are scrolling through them.
▪ 11 points – Choose from only 11 focus points (AF
points) when you are scrolling through them. The other
AF points are still available for autofocus, you just can’t
scroll directly to them—some are skipped. That means
the Multi Selector will move the selected AF point
around more quickly.
My Recommendation: I usually leave my camera set to 51
points for nature work since I have time to scroll among the
AF points in an unhurried fashion. The only time I’ll change
that is when I need to shoot very quickly at an event that
moves quickly, like a graduation ceremony or wedding. At
these events I may not have time to scroll through all 51
points to select an AF point on the edge of the Viewfinder, so
I’ll set AF point selection to 11 points.
Remember, setting it to 11 points does not change how many
sensors are actually used by the camera. It only effects how
fast the AF point will move when you use the Multi Selector
to scroll around. Some AF points are skipped during
scrolling. You still get the benefit of the other 51 points, if
they are set to be active.
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