Nikon P7800 - Manual (Page 102)

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Sh
ooting Fea
tures
The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
Focusing in A (Auto) Mode or
u Mode
• The camera automatically selects one or
more of the 9 focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
When the subject is in focus, the focus areas
that are in focus glow green.
• In special effects mode, the method of how
the camera selects the focus area for
autofocus can be changed by selecting AF
area mode (
A73) in the shooting menu.
Using the Target Finding AF
When AF area mode (default setting: Center (normal)) in A, B, C, D, E,
F or N mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera operates 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 glows green.
If a human face is detected, the camera
automatically sets focus priority on it.
• If no main subject is detected, the camera
operates in the same manner as in A (auto)
mode.
B
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 or
Picture Control 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 on the edge of the monitor
- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern
Focusing
1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6
Focus areas
1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6
Focus areas