Nikon COOLPIXL120RED Manuel D’Utilisation

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Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note 
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

When using A (auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can also 
be used with some scene modes (

Press p (macro mode) on the multi selector.

The macro menu is displayed.

Press the multi selector 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 is cancelled.

Turn the zoom control or the side zoom 
control until the zoom position reaches the 
position where F and the zoom indicator 
glow green.

The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm 
(0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is 
positioned near G).

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When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is 
pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.

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• G (easy auto) mode: Changes to macro mode when the camera selects i. The macro mode 

button on the multi selector cannot be used.

• Scene mode: Varies with the selected scene mode (A 35). Macro mode is turned on when 

k Close-up or u Food are selected in scene mode.

• F (smart portrait) mode, d (sport continuous) mode: Macro mode cannot be used.
• The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after 

the camera is turned off.