Nikon P1 - P2 - Manual (Page 43)

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F Focusing on the Subject: Using Focus Mode
Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.
Mode How it works When to use it
Mode
dial
AF
Autofocus
Camera automatically adjusts
focus according to distance to
subject. Use when subject is 50 cm
(1 ft. 8 in.) or more from
lens.
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Infinity
Camera focuses at infinity;
focus indicator lights when-
ever shutter-release button
is pressed halfway. Flash is
disabled.
Use when shooting distant
scenes through fore-
ground objects such as
windows.
M
Focusing limit
Camera can focus on sub-
jects 2 m (6 ft. 7 in.) or more
from the lens.
Use when subject is 2 m
(6 ft. 7 in.) or more from
the lens. Camera focuses
on subjects faster than
with normal Autofocus.
F
Macro
close-up
If zoomed in or out until F
icon in the shooting display
turns green, camera can
focus on objects as close as
4 cm (1.6 in.) to the lens.
Use for close-ups.