Nikon Coolpix S4100 - Manual (Page 50)

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Using the Basic Shooting Functions
Bas
ic Ph
otography an
d Pl
ayba
ck
: A
(Auto)
M
o
de
p Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (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.).
1
Tap the left tab to display the setting controls
(
A 14) and tap the macro mode icon.
2
Tap
o.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap
the tab again.
3
Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.
The closest possible shooting distance may vary
according to the zoom position. The camera can focus at a
closer distance when F and the zoom indicator glow
green and the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of
G (wide-angle position).
The camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) to the lens when zoomed out
to the maximum wide-angle position or when zoomed in one step from the maximum
wide-angle zoom position. At the G zoom position, the camera can focus at a distance
of 30 cm (1 ft.).
B
Note on Macro Mode Setting
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be
Applied Simultaneously” (
A 78) for more information.
C
Autofocus
When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens focus motor
can be heard.
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.
Macro mode
On