Nikon COOLPIX 5200 - Auto-Focus Mode

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The Shooting Menu
Auto-focus Mode
Auto-focus mode determines how the camera fo-
cuses when the monitor is on (Single AF is used
when the monitor is off regardless of the setting se-
lected for Auto-focus mode). Auto-focus mode
for recording movies is also selected here.
Select from the following two options and press .
Auto-focus Mode while Recording Movies
Autofocus while recording movies functions as follows:
• Continuous AF: Camera adjusts focus continuously. To prevent the sound of the camera focus-
ing from interfering with recording, select a focus mode of Single AF.
• Single AF: Movies are recorded with AF/AE locked when shutter-release button is pressed half-
way.
Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to
select Auto-focus mode ( 74), and then press .
Option Description
Continuous AF
Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-
release button is pressed halfway, minimizing time
needed to focus before picture is taken. Suitable for
shooting rapidly-moving subjects. Note that pictures
can be taken even when camera is not in focus;
check green (AF) lamp, focus area, or focus indicator
before shooting.
Single AF
(default setting)
Camera focuses only when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. Note that pictures can be taken
even when camera is not in focus; check green (AF)
lamp, focus area, or focus indicator before shooting.