Why can't I select AF-C on my Nikon D5500?

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On my Nikon D5500, the Focus Mode menu only shows AF-A and MF. I expected to see AF-C as an option based on the manual and tutorials. Is there a setting or shooting mode that enables AF-C on this camera?

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Make sure the mode dial is set to one of: Program, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, or Manual exposure mode. From page 78 of the D5500 Reference Manual,

Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M.

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On the Nikon D5500, AF-C is only available when the mode dial is set to P, S, A, or M. In other exposure modes, the camera limits the available focus options, so you may only see AF-A and MF.

To enable AF-C, switch the top mode dial to one of these modes:

  • P
  • S
  • A
  • M

Then go back to the Focus Mode setting and AF-C should appear as an option.

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