Shooting close-ups — Macro

The close-ups (Macro) recording mode is used when zooming up subjects such as flowers or insects. Setting the zoom all the way to the W side lets you shoot subjects at distances as close as 6 cm (2 3/8 inches). However, the minimum focus distance varies according to the zoom position. Therefore, shooting with the zoom set all the way to the W side is recommended.

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

Approx. 6 cm (2 3/8 inches) from the lens surface

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

Approx. 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) from the lens surface

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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 P, M,, , or .

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,Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button fully down.

To return to normal recording mode

Press B () on the control button again.

The indicator disappears from the LCD screen.

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