Shooting Close-Ups - Macro - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P10 Operating Instructions Manual

The maximum zoom scale depends on the
image size.
DSC-P10/P12
[3.1M]: 3.8×
[1.2M]: 6.1×
[VGA]: 12×
DSC-P8
[2.0M]: 3.8×
[1.2M]: 4.8×
[VGA]: 9.6×
When the image size is [5.0M] or
[4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12)/[3.1M] or
[2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8), the smart zoom
does not work.
• You cannot confirm the image with the finder
when using the smart zoom function.
• When using the smart zoom, the image on the
LCD screen may look rough. However, this
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded
image.
• AF range finder is not shown when using the
smart zoom. When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi
AF] or [Center AF],
centrally-located subject has priority to focus
on.
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Shooting close-ups — Macro
The macro recording mode is used when
zooming up a small subject, such as flowers
or insects. You can shoot close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:
Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens
surface
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 60 cm
or flashes and the
(23 5/8 inches) from the lens surface
DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches)
from the lens surface
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min 101
VGA
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S AF
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, Set the mode dial to
press B ( ) on the control
button.
The (macro) indicator appears on the
LCD screen.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to or SCN (other than
(
Fireworks mode), (Landscape
mode) or (Twilight mode), page 55) or
, and
.