Nikon COOLPIX S6500 Reference Manual - Page 84

Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 8 cm (3.2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up images of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode). 2 Press 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 will be canceled. Macro mode 3 Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green. • How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom ratio. When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens. When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, (at the position where G is displayed), the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 8 cm (3.2 in.) from the lens. Shooting Features 62