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Adjusting the
A
(Auto) Mode setting
More on
Sh
ooting
p
Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than
30 cm (1 ft.).
1
Tap
o
.
2
Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.
The closest possible shooting distance may vary
according to the zoom position. The camera can focus at
distance of 3 cm (1.2 in.) at the zoom position at which
F
and the zoom indicator glow green (the zoom indicator is
positioned to the left of
K
).
B
Note on Macro Mode Setting
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be
Applied Simultaneously” (
77) for more information.
C
Autofocus
When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens drive
movement can be heard.
C
The Macro Mode Setting
•
In
G
(easy auto) mode, the camera enters macro mode when
i
is selected.
•
In scene mode, the setting varies depending on the selected scene (
62). The camera enters
macro mode when
k
Close-up
or
u
Food
is selected.
•
In
F
smart portrait mode, macro mode is disabled.
A
(auto)
M
Tap the left tab
M
p
Macro mode
ON
OFF
Macro
mode
On
