Nikon S5200 - Manual (Page 95)

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Focusing
This camera uses autofocus to focus automatically when shooting. The focus area varies
depending on the shooting mode. Here, we will explain how to use focus areas and focus
lock.
Using Face Detection
In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face
detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera
detects more than one face, a double border is displayed
around the face that the camera will focus on, and single
borders are displayed around the other faces.
1
If the camera detects both people and pets in the same shot, the camera can detect up to 12
faces.
2
If the camera detects a human face and a pet face in the same shot, it focuses on the pet’s face.
Shooting mode
Number of faces that
can be detected
Focus area (double border)
When AF area mode ( A68) in
A (auto) mode (A38) is set to
Face priority.
Up to 12 The face closest to the camera
Scene auto selector ( A41),
Portrait ( A41), or Night
portrait ( A42) scene mode
Pet portrait scene mode (when
Pet portrait auto release is
turned off) (
A48)
Up to 12
1
The face closest to the camera
2
Smart portrait mode ( A53) Up to 3
The face closest to the center of
the frame
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