Using Macro Mode - Nikon coolpix S3500 Reference Manual

Using Macro Mode

When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 5 cm
(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 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.
3
Rotate 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 5 cm (2 in.) from the lens.
Macro mode
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