Macrophotography - Sony DCX-D50H Operating Instructions Manual

Macrophotography

Use the macro function when the subject is at a
distance of less than about 90 cm (3 feet) (for the
VCL-919BY) from the front of the lens. It is possible
to shoot close-ups down to a distance of 10 mm (wide
angle, f = 9 mm).
1
1
Bring the lens up to the subject so that the image is
the required size.
2
Move the focusing ring to the closest focus
position.
3
Slide the M button toward the rear of the camera,
and turn the MACRO ring fully in the direction
shown by the arrow.
4
Move the ZOOM selector to the MANU. position,
and turn the manual zoom control to focus the
image.
To finish close-up shooting
Return the MACRO ring to its original position (turn
fully in the opposite direction to the arrow in the
figure).
To reduce the size of the image
After completing steps 1 to 4 above, if you wish to
reduce the size of the image, turn the MACRO ring
back slightly, then use the manual zoom control again
to focus the image.
2 3
4
ZOOM
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