Nikon Coolpix A100 - Manual (Page 57)

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Using Target Finding AF
When AF area mode ( A67) in A (auto) mode is set to 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 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
automatically selects one or more of the nine
focus areas containing the subject closest to
the camera. When the subject is in focus, the
focus areas that are in focus are displayed in
green.
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Notes About Target Finding AF
• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be
the main subject may vary.
• The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance
settings.
• 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 monitor
- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern
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Focus areas
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Focus areas