Nikon Coolpix L120, User Manual

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Auto Mode
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Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
When using
A
(auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can also
be used with some scene modes (
A
39, 40, 41).
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 the
k
button.
The macro mode icon (
F
) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the
k
button
within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.
3
Turn the zoom control or the side zoom
control until the zoom position reaches the
position where
F
and the zoom indicator
glow green.
The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm
(0.4 in.) from the lens when
F
and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is
positioned near
G
).
M a c ro m o d e
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
•
G
(easy auto) mode: Changes to macro mode when the camera selects
i
. The macro mode
button on the multi selector cannot be used.
• Scene mode: Varies with the selected scene mode (
A
35). Macro mode is turned on when
k
Close-up or
u
Food are selected in scene mode.
•
F
(smart portrait) mode,
d
(sport continuous) mode: Macro mode cannot be used.
• The macro mode setting applied in
A
(auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off.