Shooting Range and Focusing
Still Images
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (=156).
zzPress the <q> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose [e], and then press the <m> button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [e] is displayed.
•If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
• In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn gray and the camera will not focus.
• To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [[] (=31).
Still Images
Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)
To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [u]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (=156).
zzPress the <q> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose [u], and then press the <m> button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [u] is displayed.
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Digital Tele-Converter
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor.
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=21).
zzThe view is enlarged and the zoom factor is displayed on the screen.
•The digital
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Before Use
Basic Guide
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Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
PMode Playback Mode
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