Nikon COOLPIX L330 Reference Manual - Page 72

Shooting Features Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • G (easy auto) mode (A 31) • Portrait and Night portrait in scene mode (A 32) • Smart portrait mode (A 36) 29m 0s 1500 If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. If the shutter button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected: • In G (easy auto) mode, the focus area changes depending on the scene. • In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes, or in smart portrait mode, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. B Notes About Face Detection • The camera's ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking. • The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations: - When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed - When faces take up too much or too little of the frame 52