Nikon S9300 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly 
until you feel resistance.

• When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the 

camera sets the focus and exposure (shutter speed and 
aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked 
while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• When a face is detected:

Focuses on the face around which a double border 
(focus area) is displayed (see "Using Face Detection" 
(

A75) for more information). When the camera has 

focused on that face, the double border will turn green.

• When a face is not detected:

Selects the focus areas (up to nine) containing the 
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in 
focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green 
(maximum of nine areas).

• When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses 

on the subject at the center of the screen, and the 
focus area is not displayed. When the subject is in 
focus, the focus indicator (

6) lights in green.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the focus area or focus 

indicator flashes red, the subject is out of focus. Change the composition and press 
the shutter-release button halfway again.

• If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when the subject is dimly lit, the AF 

assist illuminator (

Press the shutter-release button all the way.

• The shutter is released and the picture is recorded.

• If you press the shutter-release button with too much 

force, the camera may shake, causing images to be 
blurred. Press the button gently.

Shutter speed Aperture 

value

1/250

1/250

1/250

F3.5

F3.5

F3.5

F 3.5

F 3.5

1 / 2 5 0

1 / 2 5 0