Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

1 Press p(macro mode).

• The macro menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector Hor Ito choose 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 will be cancelled.

Macro mode

3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.

• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. At the zoom position (wide angle position before the Gicon) where the Ficon and zoom display glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.)

from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.

CAutofocus

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

CThe Macro Mode Setting

Mode Auto Playback: and Photography Basic

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

 

camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A(auto) mode is selected.

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