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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
, 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 SCN (other than
(Twilight mode), (Landscape mode),
(Fireworks mode) or (Candle mode),
page 35) or .
, 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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