Nikon Z 50 Reference Manual - Page 81

D Autofocus The display may brighten or darken while the camera focuses and the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus using autofocus in the following situations: • The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame • The subject lacks contrast • The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness, or includes spot lighting or a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness • Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting • A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used • The subject appears smaller than the focus point • The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper) D Turning the Camera Off The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on again after focusing. Basic Settings 53