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Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Macro
Macro
The camera is set to Macro mode automatically. You can focus closer if the [Magnifying Glass Plus] is set. Also, you can illuminate the subject with the LED light.
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(Macro) 
desired mode.
| (Auto) | The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to |
| You can shoot up to 3 cm (0.10 ft.) from the subject. | |
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| (Magnifying | Use this mode to shoot at close distances. |
| You can shoot up to 1 cm (0.03 ft.) from the subject, and light the LED light. | |
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| The central portion is enlarged by 2×. | |
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When [Macro] is set to [Magnifying Glass Plus]
| Maximum magnification ratio | Zoom scale |
| *1 | *2 |
Maximum value at the camera default setting | 6.7 | 4.6 |
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Maximum value with Digital zoom [On] *3 | 15 | 10 |
*1 At shortest shooting distance of 1 cm (0.03 ft.) (35 mm equivalent). *2 Based on an image taken at furthermost W setting.
*3 When the image size is set to [18M]
Notes
When [Macro] is set to [Magnifying Glass Plus], [Clear Image Zoom] always set to [On]. Note the following points when using the Magnifying Glass Plus mode.
You cannot use the Scene Recognition or Face Detection functions.
This mode is cancelled if you turn off the power or switch the REC mode to another one. [Flash] cannot be set.
The focus speed becomes slower.
Related Topic
MENU items available for each shooting mode
LED Light
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