A few questions on settings.. (Nikon D3100)

[arian29]

>AFS C or S ? what and why ?
>Whats metering ?
>How to focus on a subject then move the cam so place the subjet on the side without loosing the focus ?
>Pic saving quality Normal, smooth or what ? and why ?

 

[Rephargotohp]

>AFS C or S ? what and why ?

Use AFS-S If your subject is standing still (portraits) Use AFS - C if your subject is moving ( Sports

>Whats metering ?
Not sure if you are asking What is Metering or which metering mode.If metering Mode, Use Matrix unless you are more advanced and know why not to

>How to focus on a subject then move the cam so place the subjet on the side without loosing the focus ?
Press the shutter Button half way to start metering ( You must be on AFS-S to do this) with the shutter button pressed half way this will lock the focus on your subject. Keeping you finger press half way (DON'T let up) recompose your framing and press the shutter completely to fire

>Pic saving quality Normal, smooth or what ? and why ?

Save JPEGs as Large and Fine Quality

 

[SCraig]

You really, really, really need to read through the camera manual. All that you asked is covered there.

 

[KmH]

>AFS C or S ? what and why ? Pages 55-61 of the D3100 user's manual, which is on 1 of the discs that came with the D3100 and is not included as a hard copy.
>Whats metering ? Page 79 of the D3100 user's manual.
>How to focus on a subject then move the cam so place the subjet on the side without loosing the focus ? Pages 60-61 of the D3100 user's manual
>Pic saving quality Normal, smooth or what ? and why? Page 64 of the D3100 user's manual.

Nikon product user's manuals can be downloaded here: Nikon Product Manuals available for download

 

[Iron Flatline]

Yeah, not to be a smart alec, but you should read these things up (camera in hand).

The focusing thing is simple, focus on your subject, hold the shutter button down half-way (which will lock in focus and exposure) and then recompose the shot.