Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up Mode

Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6").

Display macro close-up menu.

Highlight

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Exit menu. icon appears in monitor when camera is in macro close-up (to exit without setting macro close-up mode, wait two seconds without press- ing any buttons).

Frame picture.

If camera is zoomed out until icon turns green, camera can focus at dis- tance of 4 cm (1.6").

Selecting Macro Close-Up Mode While Using Manual Option

When AF area mode ( 91) is set to guide is displayed in the monitor, press ( ) to use the macro close-up mode.

Macro Close-Up Mode

Manual ( 93) and focus area selection to hide focus area selection guide and press

At short ranges, the viewfinder does not show the exact image area that will appear in the final picture. Use the monitor for close-ups.

Macro close-up is not available in assist modes ( 27 - 33) or some scene modes ( 34 - 39).

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Nikon COOLPIX 5200, 13311 manual Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-Up Mode, Selecting Macro Close-Up Mode While Using Manual Option

COOLPIX 5200, 13311 specifications

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