Nikon COOLPIX 5000 Instruction Manual - Page 134

Controlling Focus: The Focus Options Menu The focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settings. Taking Photographs-Advanced Photography Focus-Area Selection: AF Area Mode In User Set A, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the focus area at the center of the frame, shown by the focus brackets in the viewfinder. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, a total of five focus areas are available, making it possible to focus on an off-center subject without using focus lock. The options in the AF-area mode sub-menu determine how the focus area is selected. Option Description Auto Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Selected focus area is displayed in red in monitor when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This setting minimizes the risk of your photograph being out of focus when your subject is moving erratically or in other situations where there is little time to check focus. User selects focus area manually using multi selector. This opManual tion can be used instead of focus lock ( 53) to focus on a rel- atively motionless subject that is not at the center of the frame. Center focus area (shown by focus brackets in viewfinder) is Off used. No focus area indicators are shown in monitor. This option can be used in combination with focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. 120