Nikon COOLPIX P510 Reference Manual page 91

Available Focus Modes
Autofocus
A
The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject.
Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or
1.5 m (5 ft) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
Macro close-up
D
Use for close-ups of flowers or small objects.
How close you can be to the subject while shooting depends on the zoom position.
When the zoom position is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator light in
green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.).
At the wide-angle zoom position from G, the camera can focus on subjects as close
as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.
Infinity
B
Use when shooting distant scenes through window glass or when shooting landscapes.
The camera automatically adjusts the focus near infinity.
• The camera may not be able to focus on nearby objects.
• The flash mode is set to W (off).
Manual focus
E
The focus can be adjusted for any subject that is a distance of 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity
from the lens (E2). The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies
depending on the zoom position.
• This function can be used when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, M, special
effects mode or scene mode Sports.
B
Note on Shooting with the Flash
When shooting with D (macro close-up) or E (manual focus), the flash may be unable to light the
entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).
C
Focus Mode Setting
• The setting varies with the shooting mode. See "Available Functions" (A65) and "List of the
Default Settings" (A75) for more information.
• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See "Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously" (A80) for more information.
• For shooting modes j, k, l and m, the changed focus mode setting is saved in the camera's
memory even after the camera is turned off.
C
Macro Close-up
When using j, k, l, m or M mode if Autofocus mode in the shooting menu (A60) is set to Full-
time AF, the camera will adjust focus even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.
When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro close-up is
turned on.
You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
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