Operation Manual

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Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)
More on Shooting
k Close-up
Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects and other small
objects at close range.
• Macro mode (A 39) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can
focus.
• The closest possible shooting distance may vary according
to the zoom position. In the zoom position where the F icon and zoom indicator glow
green (near the K icon), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from
the lens.
• Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm
(1 ft. 8 in.).
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be
changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52).
• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction
(A 158) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust image saturation.
u Food
Use when taking pictures of food.
• Macro mode (A 39) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can
focus.
• The closest possible shooting distance may vary according
to the zoom position. In the zoom position where the F
icon and zoom indicator glow green (near the K icon), the camera can focus on
subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.
• Flash is disabled.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be
changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52).
• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction
(A 158) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust the subject’s hue affected by the
lighting. This adjustment is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is
turned off.
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration
reduction (A 158) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.