Nikon COOLPIX W100 Reference Manual - English - Page 52

A Point and Shoot When this camera is used for the first time, the shooting mode is set to A Point and shoot. The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. A Point and shoot is the default shooting mode for this camera. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject (target finding AF). • The flash may fire when shooting in low light. • When shooting in low light, the use of a tripod is recommended. • When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera does not recognize the shooting conditions. Using Target Finding AF The camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter- release button halfway. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. • If no main subject is detected, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Focus areas 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 Focus area 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 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 at the edge of the screen - When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern 32 Shooting Features A Point and Shoot