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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
Using Macro Mode
When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as 3 cm (1.2
in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures
of flowers and other small subjects.
1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode).
2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose ON
and press the k button.
• The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
• If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3 Rotate the zoom control to set the zoom ratio
to a position where F and the zoom indicator
glow green.
• The closest possible shooting distance may vary
according to the zoom position.
• The camera can focus at distance of 9 cm (3.5 in.) at the
zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator
glow green. When the zoom indicator is positioned to the left (wider angle) of K, the
camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm ( 1.2 in.) from the lens
B Note on Using the Flash
The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).
C Note on Autofocus
When using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release
button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A 52) in the shooting menu (A 51) to Full-time
AF. When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode
is turned on. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
C The Macro Mode Setting
• Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “Features That Can Be Set
Using the Multi Selector” (A 53) for more information.
• The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off.
Macro mode
