Nikon Coolpix SQ - Manual (Page 37)

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Step 3 – Focus and Shoot
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Focusing on Off-Center Subject: Focus Lock
If your subject is not at the center of the frame when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, your picture may be out of focus. To focus on
an off-center subject:
Focus on subject.
Check the focus area indicator.
• With the shutter-release button pressed
halfway, check that the focus area indica-
tor lights green, indicating that the sub-
ject is in focus. Focus and exposure will
remain locked while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
Recompose the picture.
• Do not change the distance between the
camera and your subject while focus lock
is in effect. If your subject moves, remove
your finger from the shutter-release but-
ton and focus again at the new distance.
Take the picture.
Half-press
and hold
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Keep
pressed
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Press fully
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