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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.

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