Focus Lock; The Picture - Nikon COOLPIX S9600 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 (A56).
2
Position the subject in the
center of the frame and
press the shutter-release
button halfway.
Confirm that the focus area
glows green.
Focus and exposure are 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
the rest of the way down to take

the picture.

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