Focus Lock - Nikon CoolPix S9700 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 (A61).
AF area mode can be set when the shooting mode is set to j, k, l, or m.
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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