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Various Shooting Functions

Shifting the AF Target (Macro)

You can press the ADJ. button during macro shooting and then use the !"#$ buttons to shift the AF target without moving the camera. You can then lock the focus (GP.35) at the position of the AF target and shoot the picture. This function is useful for shooting on a tripod.

When the AF target is shifted to the left with the # button

1 With the camera ready to shoot, press the N (Macro) button.

• The macro symbol appears on the screen.

2 Press the ADJ. button.

3 Press the #$ buttons until the

AF target shift function screen (cross-mark in the middle of the screen) appears.

4 Shift the cross-mark to the subject you want the camera to focus on with the !"#$ buttons.

5 Press the MENU/OK button.

6 Half-press the shutter release button.

• The camera focuses on the area at the position of the cross-mark.

7 Gently press the shutter release button all the way.

The AF target shift function automatically focuses the camera on the set position until macro mode is canceled.

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Ricoh 500SE manual Shifting the AF Target Macro, With the camera ready to shoot, press the N Macro button