Focus Lock - Nikon CoolPix A300 Reference Manual

Focus Lock

Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus
area that contains the desired subject.
1
Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A100).
2
Position the subject in the
center of the frame and press
the shutter-release button
halfway.
The camera focuses on the subject and
the focus area is displayed in green.
Exposure is also locked.
3
Without lifting your finger, recompose
the picture.
Make sure to maintain the same distance between
the camera and the subject.
4
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take the picture.
Shooting Features
Focusing
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