Nikon P1 - P2 - Manual (Page 112)

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Y Auto-focus Mode
This option is used to determine how the camera fo-
cuses when shooting still pictures.
Confirming Focus
Regardless of the option chosen, pictures can be taken even when the camera is not in focus;
check the focus area or focus indicator before shooting.
I Fixed Aperture
This option is used to control whether aperture varies
with zoom position.
Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m but-
ton to select Auto-focus mode, and then press d.
Option Description
Z
Single AF
(default setting)
Camera focuses only when shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
a
Continuous AF
Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus
before picture is taken.
Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m but-
ton to select Fixed aperture, and then press d.
Option Description
J
Off
(default setting)
Aperture changes with zoom position.
I
On
Aperture is kept as close as possible to selected f/-number.
To prevent selected f/-number from exceeding exposure
range at new zoom position, choose aperture of around f/5
to f/7.3.
Continuous AF
AUTO-FOCUS MODE AUTO-FOCUS MODE
Single AF
Confirm Exit
Off
On
FIXED APERTURE FIXED APERTURE
Confirm Exit