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D5100
Nikon D5100 AF only works in Live View
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<blockquote data-quote="Dave_W" data-source="post: 84934" data-attributes="member: 9521"><p>The "live view" and the viewfinder use very different systems when auto-focusing. When you're using Live View your mirror is up so your camera is using a method called "Contrast Detect" to obtain its focus. When you're using your viewfinder your mirror is down and your camera is using "Phase Detection" method to obtain focus. So you cannot assume your phase detection AF is working when you're in Live View, it's entirely possible you have a problem that needs repair.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dave_W, post: 84934, member: 9521"] The "live view" and the viewfinder use very different systems when auto-focusing. When you're using Live View your mirror is up so your camera is using a method called "Contrast Detect" to obtain its focus. When you're using your viewfinder your mirror is down and your camera is using "Phase Detection" method to obtain focus. So you cannot assume your phase detection AF is working when you're in Live View, it's entirely possible you have a problem that needs repair. [/QUOTE]
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