Nikon CoolPix 950 Reference Manual

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- 13 -Focus SettingsWith the mode dial set to A-REC, a choice of three autofocusmodes is available. In addition, M-REC mode offers a selection ofmanual focus settings.Autofocus settingsThe following autofocus settings are available in M-REC and A-RECmodes:How it worksSetting When to use itWhen the mode dial is set to A-REC or M-REC, the autofocusmode can be changed using the button. Thesetting changes each time the button is pressed, cycling through thefocus modes in the following order:NO ICON (AUTO)Macro Close-upWhen using macro close-up, it is recommended that you frame photo-graphs in the LCD monitor.Macro close-up can be used at ranges as short as 2 cm (0.8 in) when thecamera is zoomed to the middle optical zoom position. When the camerais zoomed to a position suited to such close-range photography, the macroicon ( ) in the LCD monitor will turn yellow.While the flash can be used with a focus mode of “Macro Close-up,” it maysometimes be unable to light the entire subject. When using the flash, takea test picture and verify the results in the LCD monitor.Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Focus SettingsAutofocusNO ICONCamera automatically adjusts focus according to dis-tance to subject. Use when subject is 30 cm (1 ft) or more from lens.Macro Close-up Focus adjusted automatically for subjects 2 cm (0.8 in)or more from lens. Use for close-up photography.Infinity Focus is fixed at infinity. Flash is disabled.Use for photographing distant scenes in daylight (amanual focus setting of “Inf” is available for when youwant to use the flash)