Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK manual Focusing on Subject, Using the Target Finding AF, Focus area

1/250 F5.6

Focusing on Subject

The focus area or focus range for adjusting focus varies depending on the shooting mode and focus mode (A72).

•In j, k, l, m or M mode, an area can be set to adjust focus by selecting AF area mode (A61) in the shooting menu.

•The camera may be unable to focus on the subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expected (A33). If the camera does not focus, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway several times or try focus lock (A86) or manual focus (E2).

Shooting Features

Using the Target Finding AF

When AF area mode in A (auto) mode or j, k, l, m or M mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera will adjust the focus during the following operations if you press the shutter-release button halfway.

• When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas (up to twelve areas) that match up

with the size of the subject will light in green. When detecting a human face, the camera focuses on it as a priority.

•The camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not detect the main subject, it automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) light in green.

Focus area

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Focus area

BNotes on Target Finding AF

•Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary.

•The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations:

-When the image shown on the monitor is very dark or bright

-When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors

-When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the monitor

-When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

•The camera has nine focus areas, and in the following situations, it automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera:

-When White balance is set to Preset manual, Incandescent or 1 in Fluorescent

84- When Picture Control is set to Monochrome