Nikon Coolpix B500, Reference Manual

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Using the Menu
The Shooting Menu (for
A
(Auto) Mode)
AF Area Mode
Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
Rotate the mode dial to
A M d
button
M A
menu icon
M
AF area mode
M
k
button
Option Description
a
Face priority
When the camera detects a
human face, it focuses on that
face. See “Using Face Detection”
(
A
57) for more information.
When framing a composition
with no human subjects or
detected faces, the camera
automatically selects one or
more of the nine focus areas
containing the subject closest
to the camera when the shutter-
release button is pressed
halfway.
x
Manual
Use the multi selector
HIJK
to move the focus area to where
you want to focus.
•
To use the multi selector to
configure the flash mode or
other settings, press the
k
button. To return to moving
the focus area, press the
k
button again.
3 2 0 0 3 2 0 0
2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s
Focus area
F3 F3 1/250 1/250
Focus areas
Focus area
Scope of movable
focus area