Focusing; Using Face Detection - Nikon COOLPIX S5200 Reference Manual

Focusing

This camera uses autofocus to focus automatically when shooting. The focus area varies
depending on the shooting mode. Here, we will explain how to use focus areas and focus
lock.

Using Face Detection

In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face
detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera
detects more than one face, a double border is displayed
around the face that the camera will focus on, and single
borders are displayed around the other faces.
Shooting mode
When AF area mode (A68) in
A (auto) mode (A38) is set to
Face priority.
Scene auto selector (A41),
Portrait (A41), or Night
portrait (A42) scene mode
Pet portrait scene mode (when
Pet portrait auto release is
turned off) (A48)
Smart portrait mode (A53)
1
If the camera detects both people and pets in the same shot, the camera can detect up to 12
faces.
2
If the camera detects a human face and a pet face in the same shot, it focuses on the pet's face.
Number of faces that
can be detected
Up to 12
1
Up to 12
Up to 3
Focus area (double border)
The face closest to the camera
The face closest to the camera
The face closest to the center of
the frame
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