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6. Focus and Exposure Settings
• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.
• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] (close the flash) when you take pictures at close range.
• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focusing range of the
camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights up.
• When a subject is close to the camera, the in-focus area is significantly shallower. Therefore, if
the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it
may become difficult to focus on it again.
• Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between
the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
• When you take pictures at close range, the sharpness at the edges of the frame may decrease
slightly. This is not a malfunction.
• If the front lens surface becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to
focus on the subject correctly.
• [AF Macro] is not available when the Focus Mode is set to [MF].
• [Macro Zoom] cannot be set in the following cases.
– [Handheld Night Shot]/[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
– [High Speed Video] (Creative Video Mode)
– [Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
– When [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu is set to [SH]
– When [HDR] is set to [ON]
– [Multi Exp.]
– When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]