Nikon COOLPIX S1200pj Reference Manual - Page 75

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode). Shooting Features 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose ON and press the k button. • The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Macro mode 3 Rotate the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green. • The closest possible shooting distance may vary according to the zoom position. • The camera can focus at distance of 9 cm (3.5 in.) at the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glow green. When the zoom indicator is positioned to the left (wider angle) of K, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm ( 1.2 in.) from the lens B Note on Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Note on Autofocus When using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A 52) in the shooting menu (A 51) to Full-time AF. When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing. C The Macro Mode Setting • Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (A 53) for more information. • The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. 57