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Shooting still images
Shooting close-ups – Macro
For close-ups of subjects like flowers or
insects, shoot using the macro feature. You
can shoot subjects approaching up to 10 cm
(4 inches) when the zoom is set to its W-
end. However, the available focus distance
depends on the zoom position. We
recommend that you set the zoom to its W-
end during shooting.
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:
Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the end of
the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
DSC-P93: Approx. 60 cm (23
5
/
8
inches)
from the end of the lens
DSC-P73: Approx. 50 cm (19
3
/
4
inches)
from the end of the lens
, 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 to make the menu disappear.
• You can carry out this operation even when the
mode dial is set to P, M, , , 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 shooting
Press B ( ) on the control button again.
The indicator disappears from the LCD
screen.
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