Nikon COOLPIX 880 Manual page 65

Autofocus Mode
The autofocus system operates in one of two modes:
AF Mode How It Works
Camera adjusts focus
Continuous
continuously
Camera focuses when
Single shutter-release button
pressed halfway
In AUTO mode, autofocus mode is determined by whether the monitor is on or off: continuous AF is
used when the monitor is on, single AF when it is off. P, A, M, and CSM modes offer additional settings
that give greater control over autofocus mode (
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Pros and Cons
PRO
Minimizes time required to focus
CON
Photos can be taken even when camera is not in focus—
check AF lamp before shooting
PROS
Photographs can be taken only when camera is in focus
Saves batteries
CON
Slight delay before camera focuses
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