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eMACRO (CLOSE-UP)

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONSONSelect Macro mode to take close-up shots.The flash is automatically set to “v” Suppressedflash mode.1Open the lens cover.2To switch to Macro mode, slide the Macroselector switch towards the “e” Macro icon untilit stops.“e”: The “e” icon appears on the LCD monitor andclose-up shots are taken.“,”: Macro mode is cancelled and the camera isready for normal shooting (➡P.16).hFocal rangeApprox. 9 cm to 12 cm (3.5 in to 4.7 in.)
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Using the camera width (about 10 cm or 4 in.) as a guide,
ensure that the distance to the subject is between 9 cm and
12 cm (3.5 in to 4.7 in.). The camera will not focus on
subjects outside this focal range.
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To use the flash, select the “d” Forced Flash or “c” Slow
Synchro setting in the menu screen (➡P.24, 25). However,
you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness
(exposure) for your shot.
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Use a tripod to avoid camera shake when shooting in the
dark (when “|” appears).
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Once the LCD monitor is turned ON and cannot be turned
OFF.
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Canceling Macro mode, the LCD monitor remains on.
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Do not take a picture when the Macro selector switch is
stopped mid-way.
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When you use the viewfinder to take apicture in Macro mode, the field visiblethrough the viewfinder does not matchthe field actually photographed becausethe viewfinder and lens are in differentpositions. Accordingly, you should usethe LCD monitor to take pictures inMacro mode.

TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
3Advanced
Features
Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to
achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide is given below.
1Select the Photography mode
aAuto Leaves the “EV” and “White balance” settings to thecamera.sManual Sets the “EV” and “White balance” to manual to easilycontrol yourself.
2Specify the photography settings
eMacro Uses for close-up shots.dFlash Uses for photography in dark locations or for backlitsubjects, etc.yQuality Set the size of the recorded image when the picture istaken. The size set is matched to the intended use ofthe print size.*Self-timer Uses in situations such as group shots where thephotographer is included in the shot.DEV Uses the AE exposure as a reference value of 0, thisfunction brightens (+) or darkens (–) the shot.AWhite balance Uses to fix the white balance to suit the photographyconditions and lighting.
3Take the pictures
■Photography Mode Specifications
eMACRO
YES
cdFLASH
AUTO Auto Flash
bRed-Eye Reduction
dForced Flash
vSuppressed Flash
cSlow Synchro
nRed-Eye + Slow
yQuality
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
Menu *Self-timer
NO
DEV (Exposure Compensation)
AWhite brance
a
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
s
Default Setting
OFF
AUTO
3N
OFF
0
AUTO
(Exposure compensation)