Beginner DSLR

nikon d3400: 11 points

Entry-level DSLRs keep things simple. Unlike more advanced cameras, you won’t be able to select different-sized groups of AF points. The choice comes down to either manually selecting a single AF point or activating the whole lot and letting the camera automatically select which focus point(s) to use. Depending on the camera, you can set the focus point by pressing the AF point selection button and tapping the control pad on the back of the camera, or by rotating the control dial on top to jump from one focus point to the next.

The array isn’t densely packed, so the tracking of moving objects won’t be as smooth, and you’ll often need to move the camera to line up a focus point with an off-centre subject.