Nikon COOLPIX 700 manual Half-press the shutter-release button, Take a photograph

Step 5—Half-press the shutter-release button

When the shutter-release button is pressed half way, the camera will automatically adjust focus according to the distance to the subject. If the focus operation is successful, the AF(Autofocus)/ Flash indicator next to the viewfinder will glow green. The focus setting will remain unchanged as long as the shutter button is half- pressed (see the section “Focus Lock” in the Fast Track Guide). The zoom ratio for digital zoom cannot be changed while focus lock is in effect.

If the camera is unable to determine the distance to the subject, the AF/Flash indicator will blink rapidly. In this case you can use focus lock to focus on another object at the same distance, then recompose your photograph (see the Pocket Guide, page 4, for more information on autofocus).

If the AF/Flash indicator blinks red, the flash is charging, and you will need to take your finger off the shutter-release button and wait several seconds before taking a photograph.

Note

When using the viewfinder at ranges of less than 90cm (one yard), frame your photographs using the smaller of the two frames in the viewfinder display (the area shaded in purple in the illustration on the right).

Step 6—Take a photograph

To take a photograph, press the shutter-release button all the way down.

Note

If the LCD monitor is off, you will not be able to take photographs when the AF/Flash indicator blinks green. When the monitor is on, however, photographs can be taken even if the camera is not properly focused. Check focus in the LCD monitor before pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.

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