Nikon 1 v3, Reference Manual

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3 Ready the camera.
4 Frame the photograph.
5 Focus.
Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus. If
the subject is poorly lit, the
A F - a s s i s t i l l u m i n a t o r
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186) may light to assist
the focus operation.
If the camera is able to focus
, the selected
focus area will be highlighted in green
and a beep will sound (a beep may not
sound if the subject is moving).
If the camera is unable to focus
, the focus
area will be displayed in red.
Hold the camera securely with both
hands, being careful not to obstruct
the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or
microphone. Rotate the camera as
shown at lower right when taking pic-
tures in “tall” (portrait) orientation.
Shutter speeds slow when lighting is
poor; use of the built-in flash (
0 105)
or a tripod is recommended.
Position your subject in the center of
the frame.
Focus area