Nikon COOLPIX 4200 User Manual - Page 104

Auto-focus Mode Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to select Auto-focus mode ( 74), and then press . Auto-focus mode determines how the camera focuses when the monitor is on (Single AF is used when the monitor is off regardless of the setting selected for Auto-focus mode). Auto-focus mode for recording movies is also selected here. Select from the following two options and press . Option Description Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus before picture is taken. Suitable for Continuous AF shooting rapidly-moving subjects. Note that pictures can be taken even when camera is not in focus; check green (AF) lamp, focus area, or focus indicator before shooting. Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses only when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note that pictures can be taken even when camera is not in focus; check green (AF) lamp, focus area, or focus indicator before shooting. The Shooting Menu Auto-focus Mode while Recording Movies Autofocus while recording movies functions as follows: • Continuous AF: Camera adjusts focus continuously. To prevent the sound of the camera focus- ing from interfering with recording, select a focus mode of Single AF. • Single AF: Movies are recorded with AF/AE locked when shutter-release button is pressed half- way. 94