Nikon COOLPIX A1000 Reference Manual - Page 117

Option Description • Use with stationary subjects. When you press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, the focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock. If the camera fails to focus, the focus AF-S [Single AF] point will flash red and the shutter release will be disabled. • At default settings, the shutter can only be released if the camera is able to focus (focus priority). • For moving subjects. The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter-release AF-C [Continuous AF] button is pressed halfway. • At default settings, the shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus (release priority). • The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to subject movement or changes in AF-F [Full-time AF] composition. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock. • This option is only available in movie mode. MF [Manual focus] Focus manually (091). The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus. Focus 75