Nikon COOLPIX S8200 Reference Manual - Page 151

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Option Description M Target finding AF (default setting) When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas that suit the size of the subject are displayed 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 in the monitor (up to 12 areas). When the main subject cannot be AF area detected, the AF area mode setting switches to Auto, and the camera selects the focus areas (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera. Reference Section B Notes About AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 73). • Autofocus may not perform as expected. See "Autofocus" (A 29) for more information. • If the camera does not focus on the desired subject when using a feature that selects and focuses on the subject, such as target finding, set AF area mode to Manual or Center and align the focus area with the desired subject. You may also try using focus lock (A 78). B Notes About Target Finding AF • Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary. • The camera cannot detect the main subject in the following situations: The focus area will be the same as when AF area mode is set to Auto. - When vividness or hue is adjusted using the creative slider - White balance is set to any setting other than Auto • The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations: - When the image shown in the monitor is very dark or bright - When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors - When the shot is framed such that the main subject is on the edge of the monitor - When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern E39