Nikon COOLPIX P950 Reference Manual - Page 271

The camera cannot focus. • The subject is too close. Try shooting using the following. - [Close-up (page 86)] scene mode - [Macro close-up] focus mode Selecting the focus mode (page 106) • Incorrect focus mode setting. Check or change the setting. Selecting the focus mode (page 106) • The subject is hard to focus on. Subjects not suitable for autofocus (page 111) • Select the setup menu [AF assist (page 235)] [Auto]. • Subject is not in focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • The focus-mode selector is set to (manual focus). - To shoot using autofocus, set the focus-mode selector to - To shoot using manual focus, focus manually. (autofocus). Using manual focus (page 113) • Turn the camera off and then on again. • The camera may move slightly when operated, even if it is attached to a tripod, which may interfere with the autofocus. Colored stripes appear on the screen when shooting. Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects with repeating patterns (such as window blinds); this is not a malfunction. The colored stripes will not appear in captured images or recorded movies. However, when using [Continuous H: 120 fps] or [HS 480/4×], the colored stripes may be seen in the captured images and recorded movies. Images are blurred. • Use the flash. Flash mode (page 99) • Use the vibration reduction feature. You can also use [Electronic VR] when recording movies. Electronic VR (page 207), Vibration reduction (page 234) • Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the self-timer setting of [ 10s] (10 seconds) at the same time is more effective). Using a tripod (page 51), Self-timer (page 102) Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Lower the built-in flash. Using the built-in flash (page 52) 271 If there is a problem Troubleshooting