Shooting options
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Changing the camera’s focus
Learn how to adjust the camera's focus.
Using auto focus
To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to
your distance from the subject.
1
In Shooting mode, press [ ].
Normal (AF)
2
Select an option.
Option Description
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31.5 in.
(80 cm) from the camera. Farther than 39 in. (100 cm)
when using the zoom.
Macro: Focus on a subject 2 in. to 31.5 in. (5 - 80 cm )
from the camera.
Auto Macro:
•
Automatically focus on a subject farther than 2 in. (5 cm)
away. Farther than 39 in. (100 cm) away when you use
the zoom.
•
It is set automatically in some shooting modes.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
Using macro
Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers
or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus”.
• Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.
• Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 16 in.
(40 cm.)