Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera - Manual (Page 108)

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Shooting features
Using autofocus
The shutter-release button
Operation Description
Press
halfway
To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the
button at the point where you feel a slight resistance.
• Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set when you
press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain
locked while the button is pressed halfway.
• The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
Press all the
way
To press the shutter-release button “all the way” means to press the
button down completely.
• The shutter is released when the shutter-release button is pressed all
the way.
• Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may
result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.
Using target finding AF
In (auto) mode or creative mode, or when [ AF area mode ] in , , , , or
mode is set to [ Target finding AF ], the camera focuses in the manner described
below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.