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. 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD400)

Approx. 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD250)

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

Approx. 20 cm (7 7/8 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD400)

Approx. 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD250)

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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 S*, A*, M*, SCN (other than

landscape mode) (page 33), or .

* MVC-CD400 only

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,Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the image.

To return to normal recording mode

Press B () on the control button again.

The indicator disappears.

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