Olympus Stylus 500 Advanced Manual page 40

Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode)
TIPS
The subject appears in shadow when the super macro mode is used.
→ If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered when you
are close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture
will come out correctly. g"ESP/Spot metering" (P.45)
Note
• If you take pictures of your subject at a distance of more than 50 cm (20") in the
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macro mode, the camera will take longer than usual to focus.
• If you take pictures of your subject at a distance of more than 20 cm (7.9") in
the super macro mode, the camera will take longer than usual to focus.
• If you use the flash in macro shootings, shadows may be noticeable and the
appropriate exposure may not be obtained.
• During super macro shooting, the zoom and flash are not available.
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