USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS

Macro photography

Use the macro photography function when capturing images at close range (10 to 50 cm).

1 Press the MACRO button.

Focus mode

œ The current focus mode appears on the LCD monitor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No icon: For photography at normal focus.

 

 

 

 

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c: For photography at macro focus.

å: For photography at distant focus (7 meters or more). Select this setting when you know the distance to

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your subject beforehand or when photographing a 1/50 subject that is difficult to get into focus.

Ex.: Still Image Shooting

Mode Screen

2 Press the MACRO button to display the macro icon c.

œEach time the MACRO button is pressed, the focus mode changes as follows:

No icon

c(macro photography) å(distant subject)

œFor photography using the viewfinder, press the MACRO button. The LCD monitor will turn on briefly, and the current focus mode is shown. Press the MACRO button within 5 seconds to select the focus mode.

œThis completes the macro photography setting.

3 Compose the image.

Viewfinder

œ You can set the main switch to “MONITOR OFF” and

MACRO button

take pictures using the viewfinder. However, it is

Shutter release

recommended to compose the image while viewing it on

button

the LCD monitor. Due to the unavoidable misalignment

 

between the viewfinder and camera lens, as the digital

 

camera gets closer and closer to the subject, the image

 

that is actually captured is seen lower and lower in the

 

viewfinder.

 

4 Press the shutter release button.

 

œ The image is captured in the macro photography mode.

LCD monitor

 

Zoom switch

When you have finished capturing images, turn off the digital camera.

HINT

œThe shortest distance for taking macro photography is 10cm if the zoom switch is pressed to 1(Wide), and 25cm if it is pressed to 0(Tele).

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Sanyo VPC-AZ1E Macro photography, Press the Macro button to display the macro icon c, Compose the image

VPC-AZ1, VPC-AZ1E specifications

The Sanyo VPC-AZ1E and VPC-AZ1 are compact digital cameras designed to cater to photographers who seek high-quality imaging in a small, portable form. The AZ1E model, in particular, stands out for its robustness and versatility, which makes it an ideal companion for both casual photographers and travel enthusiasts.

One of the key features of these models is their 8-megapixel CCD sensor, which captures images with impressive clarity and detail. The camera supports a variety of resolutions, allowing users to choose the perfect size for their needs, from printing larger photos to sharing online. In addition, the VPC-AZ1E offers a powerful 3x optical zoom lens, enabling users to get closer to their subjects without sacrificing image quality.

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