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Macro Mode

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Definition: Macro mode is a digital camera photography mode that allows for sharp extreme close-up photographs. In macro mode, the camera resets its lens and adjusts the intensity of the flash to create sharp photos at close range.

Not all digital cameras offer a macro mode. The macro mode usually is something you must select from the camera's menu.

Also Known As: Extreme close-ups

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