Focus Lock - Nikon CoolPix S8200 Reference Manual

Focus Lock

You can use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for
AF area mode.
The following procedure describes how to use focus lock when using A (auto)
mode with AF area mode (A 37) set to Center.
1
Position the subject in the center of the frame.
2
Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
• Confirm that the focus area glows green.
• Focus and exposure are locked.
3
Continue holding down the shutter-release
button halfway and recompose the picture.
• Be 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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