The maximum zoom scale depends on the image size.

DSC-P10/P12

[3.1M]: 3.8×

[1.2M]: 6.1×

[VGA]: 12×

DSC-P8

[2.0M]: 3.8×

[1.2M]: 4.8×

[VGA]: 9.6×

When the image size is [5.0M] or [4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12)/[3.1M] or

[2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8), the smart zoom does not work.

•You cannot confirm the image with the finder when using the smart zoom function.

•When using the smart zoom, the image on the LCD screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.

•AF range finder is not shown when using the smart zoom. When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi

AF] or [Center AF], or flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to focus

on.

Shooting close-ups — Macro

The macro recording mode is used when zooming up a small subject, such as flowers or insects. You can shoot close-ups of subjects up to the distances specified below.

When the zoom is set all the way to the W side:

Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens surface

When the zoom is set all the way to the T side:

DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 60 cm

(23 5/8 inches) from the lens surface DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the lens surface

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96 S AF

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,Set the mode dial to , and

press B ( ) on the control button.

The(macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

•If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears.

•You can also carry out this operation when the

mode dial is set to

or SCN (other than

 

 

 

(Fireworks mode),

 

(Landscape

 

 

 

 

mode) or

(Twilight mode), page 55) or

 

 

 

.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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