Focusing; Using Target Finding Af - Nikon CoolPix AW120 Reference Manual

Focusing

The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.

Using Target Finding AF

When AF area mode (A56) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF,
the camera focuses in the manner described below.
• When the camera detects the main subject, a
yellow border (focus area) is displayed
around it. If a human face is detected, the
camera automatically sets focus priority on it.
When you press the shutter-release button
halfway, the focus area that is in focus glows
green.
• If no main subject is detected, the camera
automatically selects one or more of the 9
focus areas containing the subject closest to
the camera when you press the shutter-
release button halfway. When the subject is
in focus, the focus areas that are in focus glow
green.
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Notes About Target Finding AF
• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be
the main subject may vary.
• The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance
settings.
• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following
situations:
- When the subject is very dark or bright
- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors
- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is at the edge of the monitor
- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern
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Focus areas
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Focus areas
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