Nikon Coolpix S640 User Manual page 117

Center
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The camera focuses on the subject in the center of
the frame.
The focus area is always positioned at the center of
the screen.
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Notes on AF Area Mode
This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ "Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously" (A 109)
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Focus Lock
Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode.
The following steps explain the usage of focus lock when Center is selected for AF area mode.
1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.
2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
• Confirm that the focus area indicator is green.
• Focus and exposure are locked.
3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway
and recompose the picture.
• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not
change.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.
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More Information
See "Autofocus" (A 29) for more information.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
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Focus area
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1/250 1/250 F2.7 F2.7
1/250 1/250 F2.7 F2.7
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