Shooting options
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Changing the camera’s focus
Learn how to adjust the camera's focus.

Using auto focus

To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to
your distance from the subject.
1
In Shooting mode, press [ ].
Normal (AF)
2
Select an option.
Option Description
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 32 in. (80 cm)
from the camera. Farther than 3 1/4 ft. (1 m) when using
the zoom.
Macro: Focus on a subject 2 to 32 in. (5 - 80 cm) from
the camera.
Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 2 in. (5 cm).
Farther than 3 1/4 ft. (1 m) when using the zoom.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Using macro

Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers
or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus.”
•Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.
•Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 32 in. (40 cm.)