Macro Mode - Minolta MM-A208 Instruction Manual

MACRO MODE

The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The marco 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.
Align one of the arrows on the zoom ring with the arrow next to the
macro switch. The lens must be zoomed to the wide-angle or telephoto
position for the macro switch to engage.
Slide the macro switch on the lens barrel forward. The camera is now in
macro mode. The macro icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the
monitors. Make sure the subject is within the macro focusing range:
Wide angle: 0.3 – 0.6m / 12 – 24 in from the CCD.
Telephoto: 0.25 – 0.6m / 10 – 24 in from the CCD.
The zoom ring will be locked at the wide-angle position in macro mode.
At the telephoto position, the zoom ring can move slightly to make fine
adjustments to image size.
To return to normal recording mode, slide the macro switch towards the
rear of the lens.
Shooting tips
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. 45) 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-center 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°.
Approximate location of the
CCD plane.
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