Digital Camera User Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
1 Press the rotary multi selector p (macro
mode).
The macro mode menu is displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON
and press the k button.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.
The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies
depending on the zoom position.
When the zoom is at a position where F and the zoom
indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can
focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens. At the maximum wide-angle
position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.
Macro mode
C Autofocus
When using A (auto) mode, if Autofocus mode (A 54) is set to Full-time AF, the camera focuses
continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the
sound of lens drive movement can be heard.
When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is
turned on.
C The Macro Mode Setting
A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same macro mode setting. When using
A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode, the macro mode setting is saved in the camera’s
memory even if the camera is turned off.