Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 2 cm (0.8 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 the multi selector p(macro mode).

The macro mode menu is displayed.

2 Press 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 canceled.

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.

When the zoom is at a position where Fand the zoom indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can

focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens. When the zoom is fully zoomed out, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.

CAutofocus

When using A(auto) mode, if Autofocus mode (A48) is set to Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens drive movement can be heard.

When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on.

CThe Macro Mode Setting

Mode (Auto) APlayback: and Photography Basic

The macro mode setting applied in A(auto) mode is saved 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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