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Close-up Photography (Macro Photography)
The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 9 cm (0.3 ft) (WIDE side setting)
to 80 cm (2.6 ft).
This camera cannot focus on subjects within 9 cm (0.3 ft) (WIDE side setting) to 80 cm (2.6 ft) unless in the macro
photography mode. Though photographs can be taken even at a distance of about 80cm (2.6 ft) or more in the
macro photography mode, it may take time for the camera to focus.
In the macro photography mode, the LCD monitor automatically turns ON. Take the photograph while viewing the
LCD monitor.
Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ].

Press the macro/info button.

[ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display.

Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture.

☞ Using the LCD Monitor ➲ Page 44
Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully. ➲ Page 41

To cancel macro photography, press the macro/info button again.

Memo
• Macro photography is not canceled even if the camera is turned OFF or the Auto Power OFF function is
activated.
• Only the [ ] Suppressed Flash and [ ] Forced Flash modes can be set for flash photography.