Nikon S570 - 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 the entire subject at distances of less than
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
1
Press
p (macro mode).
• The macro menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector
H or I to choose 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 will be cancelled.
3
Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.
• The closest distance at which the camera can focus
varies depending on the zoom position. At the zoom
position (wide angle position before the G icon)
where the F icon and zoom display glow green, the
camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.)
from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as
close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.
C
Autofocus
When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the
shutter-release button halfway. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.
C
The Macro Mode Setting
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
Macro mode