Nikon COOLPIX P100  P100 User's Manual - Page 52
Using Manual Focus, Manual Focus
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Using Focus Mode Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Using Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, M or d (sport continuous). Select a shooting mode with the mode dial (A42). 1 Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector to display the setup menu for focus mode. • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. W is displayed at the top of the monitor. Focus • The center of the picture will be enlarged and displayed on the screen. 2 Press H or I on the multi selector to adjust the focus. • Adjust the focus while viewing the image in the monitor. • Press H to focus on far subjects. • Press I to focus on near subjects. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to check the composition. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 1/250 F5.6 3 Press the k button to check the field of view. • The field of view and the enlarged center section of the picture will be displayed together. • Press the shutter-release button at this point to take the picture. 1/250 F5.6 4 Press the k button. • The set focus is locked. You can continue shooting with the locked focus. • To readjust the focus, repeat steps 1 to 3. • To change back to autofocus, return to step 1 and choose any setting other than E. 1/250 F5.6 17 C E (Manual Focus) • An approximate depth of field (the area in focus behind and in front of the subject) can be previewed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. 40 • Digital zoom is not available.