Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

1 Press the rotary multi selector p(macro mode).

The macro mode menu is displayed.

2Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON

and press the kbutton.

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Macro mode

3Rotate the zoom control to the zoom position

at which Fand the zoom indicator glow green.

The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.

When the zoom is at a position where Fand the zoom indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 11 cm (4.4 in.) from the lens. At the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens.

CAutofocus

When using A (auto) mode, if Autofocus mode (A60) is set to Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens drive movement can be heard.

When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on.

CThe Macro Mode Setting

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same macro mode setting. When using A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode, the macro mode setting is saved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off.

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Nikon CT1A01(11), S9100 Press the rotary multi selector pmacro mode, Macro Mode Setting, Macro mode menu is displayed

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