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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. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens
surface
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
Approx. 40 cm (15 3/4 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, S, A, M, SCN (other than
(Twilight mode) or (Landscape
mode), page 63) or .
, Center the subject in the frame,
and 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.
• Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the
macro feature. If you use the finder, the limits
of what you see and what you actually shoot
may be different.
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