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that seems to be an issue not unique to Nikon, ironically when the subject is small in the V/F that would be when you want as many focus points as possible (I would have thought)

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I would argue that the opposite is true...

When the subject is small in the finder and the AF is in self selection mode there is an increased likelihood of the AF sysytem choosing a subject that is either larger or has more contrast than the subject with a resultant potential for missed focus. Couple this with the tendency for the outer AF points to a bit less sensitive than the central one and the chances of being off increase markedly. In this sort of situation it's preferable to force the camera to use a specific AF point in my opinion, it won't necessarily be 100% accurate every time bit I reckon your chances are much better.

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Thats a good point but it doesn't explain why the need for so many points or when is the best time to use them. Is it possible that the closer the subject or the larger it appears in the V/F the more focus points you should use. Lets face it if nobody really knows when or why to use them why are they there and why is an increase in Focus points deemed an improvement?

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