Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)

Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up of the subject. (Macro shooting)

This is good for shooting small subjects because you can shoot up to one centimeter (0.4 in.) away.

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

Nis displayed momentarily at the center of the LCD monitor and then a N is displayed at the top of the screen.

2. Compose your picture and half- press the shutter release button.

3. Full-press the shutter release button.

To cancel Macro Mode, press the N (Macro) button again.

Note

When using the zoom, you can shoot close-ups within the following distances from the front of the lens:

Wide-Angle

About 1 cm from the front of the lens

Shooting range: Approx. 28 mm × 21 mm

 

 

 

Telephoto

About 8 cm from the front of the lens

Shooting range: Approx. 37.5 mm × 28.2 mm

 

 

(when digital zoom is not used)

 

 

Shooting range: Approx. 10.4 mm × 7.8 mm

 

 

(when 3.6× digital zoom is used)

The AF target shift function enables you to lock the focus for macro shooting with the simple touch of a button without moving the camera. This function is useful for shooting on a tripod. (P.85)

To take a further close-up picture during macro shooting, use [ZOOM MACRO] in Scene Mode. (P.38)

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Ricoh R40 manual Shooting Close-Ups Macro Shooting, With the camera ready to shoot, press the N Macro button