Minolta Dimage 5 - Manual (Page 69)

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The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The minimum
focusing distance is 25cm from the CCD or about 13cm from the front of the lens. The
macro mode can be used with the digital zoom to increase the close-up effect. Subject
programs and movie recording can be used with the macro setting. The built-in flash
cannot be used with macro mode.
Turn the zoom ring to the telephoto setting.
• Align the arrow on the zooming ring with the arrow near the
macro switch.
Slide the macro switch on the lens barrel forward.
• The camera is now in macro mode.
• Make sure the subject is within the macro focusing range:
0.25 - 0.6m from the CCD.
• To return to normal recording mode, slide the macro switch
towards the rear of the lens.
• The macro icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the
monitors.
Because of the high image magnification, hand holding cameras during
close-up photography is very difficult. When possible, use a tripod.
Use the Flex Focus Point (p. 67) to specify the area to be within focus.
Because depth of field (the area in focus) is narrow in close-up photogra-
phy, using focus lock with off-centre subjects can cause minor errors
which are exaggerated at high magnifications.
The variable position EVF makes working in tight spaces and at low levels
easy. The EVF can be tilted between 0° and 90°.
Shooting tips
CCD plane
MACRO MODE