Focusing On Moving Subjects For Shooting (Subject Tracking) - Nikon Coolpix P500 Quick Start Manual

Focusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting (Subject Tracking)

Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus
area will move and follow the subject.
1
Display the shooting menu (A82), use the
multi selector to choose AF area mode, and
press the k button.
2
Choose s Subject tracking and press the k
button.
• The camera enters subject tracking, and a white border
is displayed at the center of the frame.
3
Select a subject.
• Frame the subject in the center of the border, and press
the k button.
- The subject is registered.
- When the camera is unable to focus on the subject,
the border lights in red. Change the composition and
try again.
• Once the subject is registered, it is framed by a yellow
focus area display, and subject tracking begins.
• To change subjects, press the k button to cancel the
currently selected subject, then select a new subject.
• If the camera loses sight of the subject, the focus area
display disappears; register the subject again.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (j, k, l, m Modes)
Shooting menu
AF area mode
Autofocus mode
Flash exp. comp.
Long exposure NR
Active D-Lighting
Save user settings
Reset user settings
AF area mode
Face priority
Auto
Manual
Center
Subject tracking
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