Nikon COOLPIX P330 Reference Manual - Page 97

Focusing on Subject The focus area or focus range for adjusting focus varies depending on the shooting mode and focus mode (A58). • In A, B, C, D or i mode, focus area can be set by selecting AF area mode (A66) in the shooting menu. Shooting Features Using the Target Finding AF When AF area mode in A, B, C, D or i mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera will adjust the focus during the following operations if you press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that match up with the size of the subject will light in green (multiple areas may light up). When detecting a human face, the camera focuses on it as a priority. 1/250 F5.6 Focus area • The camera has 9 focus areas, and if it does not detect the main subject, it automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus light in green. 1/250 F5.6 Focus area B Notes on Target Finding AF • Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary. • The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations: - When the subject is very dark or bright - When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors - When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the monitor - When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern • In the following situations, the camera focuses on a face or selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera out of 9 focus areas: - When Picture Control is set to Monochrome - When White balance is set to Preset manual, Incandescent, Fluorescent FL1, Fluorescent FL2, Fluorescent FL3 or Choose color temp., or when fine adjustment of white balance has been performed 79