Nikon 26196, User Manual

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Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.). Note that
the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft.
8 in.).
When using
G
(easy auto) mode (
A
20), the macro mode button cannot be
used to activate macro mode.
1
Press
p
(macro mode) on the multi selector.
• The macro menu is displayed.
2
Press the multi selector
H
or
I
to select ON
and press
k
.
The macro mode icon (
F
) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing
k
within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
3
Rotate the zoom control to move to the wide
zoom position.
• Macro mode can be used to take a picture at the
current zoom position when
F
or the zoom indicator
glows green.
• The camera can focus on objects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.) at the widest zoom
position, and as close as about 7 cm (2.8 in.) at the position where
G
is displayed.
Macro mode
C
Autofocus
When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.
C
The Macro Mode Setting
When the shooting mode is
A
(auto) mode, the macro mode setting will be stored even if the
camera is turned off.