Auto Mode

Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

When using A(auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can also be used with some scene modes (A39, 40, 41).

1Press p(macro mode) on the multi selector.

The macro menu is displayed.

2Press the multi selector Hor Ito select ON,

and press the kbutton.

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.

Macro mode

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3 Turn the zoom control or the side zoom control until the zoom position reaches the position where Fand the zoom indicator glow green.

The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm

(0.4 in.) from the lens when Fand the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near G).

CAutofocus

When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.

CThe Macro Mode Setting

•G(easy auto) mode: Changes to macro mode when the camera selects i. The macro mode button on the multi selector cannot be used.

•Scene mode: Varies with the selected scene mode (A35). Macro mode is turned on when kClose-upor uFood are selected in scene mode.

•F(smart portrait) mode, d(sport continuous) mode: Macro mode cannot be used.

•The macro mode setting applied in A(auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after

the camera is turned off.

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