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Taking close-up pictures
Recording modes:
When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] (
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (1
for max. W).
Press
to display [Macro Mode]
Use the respective cursor buttons to select [AF Macro] and
press [MENU/SET]
When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The
shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro
recording mode.
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Shortest focusing distance
The shortest focusing distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This
distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position. At the time of zooming,
even if [Macro Mode] is set to [AF Macro] (
the same as when the mode is set to OFF (2 m (6.6 feet) when the optical zoom
magnification of 5x to 7x is used).
Zoom
Max. W
Max. T
• The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom, etc.
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It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus.
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Using a tripod and [Selftimer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that is
close to the camera, setting [Flash] to
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Moving the camera after focusing is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if the
subject is close to the camera, due to the reduced depth of field.
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The sharpness may be reduced around the edges of the picture.
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Taking close-up pictures without being
close to the subject
"Tele macro" operates automatically when you
increase the zoom ratio to 12 times or higher while
[AF Macro] is set, enabling the camera to focus on a
subject as close as 1 m (3.3 feet).
(
changes to
display
Focus range
3 cm (1
1 m (3.3 feet)
Focus range
- 68 -
)
), the shortest focusing distance is
[Macro Mode]
1
/
inch)
32
[Forced Flash Off] is recommended.
) enables you to take
/
inch)
1
32
OFF
50 cm (1.6 feet)
2 m (6.6 feet)
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