Nikon Coolpix S600 - Manual (Page 43)

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Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm
(19.7 in.).
1
Press p (macro mode).
The macro menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON
and press
k.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
The monitor will return to the normal display for the
current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing
k
within a few seconds.
3
Press g (i) or f (h) to frame the picture.
The camera can focus at a distance of 3cm (1.2 in.) at the
zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glows
green (the zoom indicator is positioned beforeK).
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Macro Mode
If macro mode is turned on in the scene modes below Autofocus mode (
A
87) will be set to Full-
time AF.
• Close-up (macro mode on)
• Beach/snow
• Museum
• Copy
In Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not
pressed halfway to lock focus.
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The Macro Mode Setting
When macro mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting
mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the
camera off enables the default macro setting for all modes.
Macro mode