Nikon P3 - Manual (Page 59)

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Selecting Auto-Focus Mode
Auto-focus mode can be selected when shooting movies. Select Auto-focus mode in
the Movie menu, and select one of the following two modes.
Return to Movie shooting screen.
Z Single AF
(default setting)
The camera focuses on the center of the frame when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks (AF Lock) when the
focus operation is complete (P.87). The focus will remain locked
while shooting movies.
a Full-time AF
The camera adjusts focus continuously.
Select Single AF if the sound of the camera focusing interferes
with recording.
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For more information, see “Movie Options and Maximum Total Recording Time” (P.145).