Macro Close-up Mode

Macro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light shots entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.). If flash fires, play the picture back and check the results.

1 Press L (macro close-up mode).

• The macro close-up mode is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector G or H to choose [On] and press d.

•The Ficon is displayed.

•When [OFF] is selected, FOFF is only displayed for five seconds.

•The monitor will return to the normal display for

the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing d within five seconds.

Macro close-up

ON

OFF

Playback: and Photography Basic

• For information on using the multi selector, see “Multi Selector” (c 8).

3 Press v (k) or t (j) to frame the pic- ture.

•The camera can focus at a distance of 15 cm (5.9 in.) when the F turns green or the digital zoom is in effect (zoom indicator turns yellow).

•The F turns green, when the zoom indicator is moved to the right of the S.

4 Focus and shoot.

• The macro close-up mode applied in L mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

kMacro Close-up Mode

Mode Auto

In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus.

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