Focus Lock - Nikon Coolpix L830 Reference Manual

Focus Lock

Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that
contains the desired subject.
1
Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A 53).
2
Position the subject in the center of
the frame and press the shutter-
release button halfway.
Confirm that the focus area glows green.
Focus and exposure are locked.
3
Without lifting your finger, recompose the
picture.
Make 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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