Like many enthusiast-grade digital cameras,the lens has a rotatable metal ring with fine ridges around it to let you adjust the focus.There's a tiny switch on the left to set the focus to Auto,Macro or manual.Rotating the ring while keeping the shutter release half-pressed will override the set focus,irrespective of the focus or shooting mode.This will give you the option to focus manually even when the camera is in the Auto or Programs mode.
The performance of the Coolpix A is quite a mixed bag.The large APS-C type sensor goes a long way in alloying you to shoot at high ISO without worrying about noisy results.Even at ISO 1600,the quality of image is low light is respectable.With the superior optics,the level of detail the camera captures is incredible.the 28mm-equivalent prime lens is good for wide shots,but feels restrictive when you capture close-ups or zoom into distant objects.
