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Manual Focus Area Selection

When Manual is selected for AF area mode, five focus areas are displayed in the monitor. Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to select the focus area containing your subject. Manual focus area selection can be used in combination with focus lock ( 29) if the subject does not fall in any of the five focus areas.

Spot AF Area Metering

Focus area selection (both manual and automatic) can be used in combina- tion with spot AF-area metering to meter exposure only in the active focus area ( 68).

Auto-Focus Mode

In P, S, A, and M modes, the Auto-focus mode option determines how the camera focuses when the monitor is on (single autofocus is used when the monitor is off, regardless of the setting cho- sen for Auto-focus mode).

AUTO-FOCUS MODE

Single AF

Continuous AF

Option

Single AF

Continuous AF

Description

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If monitor is off, pictures can only be taken when camera is in focus. Choose this option to save batteries. Note that when monitor is on, pictures can be taken even if camera is not in fo- cus; check green (AF) lamp before shooting.

Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus before picture is taken. Note that pictures can be taken even when camera is not in focus; check green (AF) lamp before shooting.

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Nikon COOLPIX5400 manual Auto-Focus Mode, More on Focus, Single AF Continuous AF

COOLPIX5400 specifications

The Nikon COOLPIX 5400 is a compact digital camera that was introduced as a versatile option for photography enthusiasts looking for a blend of advanced features and user-friendly operation. This model is particularly noted for its excellent balance of image quality and compactness, making it suitable for both casual snapshots and more serious photographic endeavors.

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