Nikon Coolpix L120 - Manual (Page 63)

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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
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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.
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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.