Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsUsing GPSFunctionsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndex72Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsUsing GPSFunctionsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexStill ImagesShooting Close-Ups (Macro)To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. Fordetails on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (=148).zz Press the <q> button, press the <q><r>buttons to choose [e], and then pressthe <m> button.zz Once the setting is complete, [e] isdisplayed.• In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn grayand the camera will not focus.• To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shootingwith the camera set to [[] (=41).Still Images MoviesShooting in Manual Focus ModeWhen focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You canspecify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfwayto have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the positionyou specified. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range”(=148).1 Choose [f].zz Press the <q> button, press the <q><r>buttons to choose [f], and thenimmediately press the <o><p> buttons.2 Specify the general focalposition.zz Referring to the on-screen MF indicatorbar (which shows the distance and focalposition) and the magnified display area,press the <o><p> buttons to specifythe general focal position, and then pressthe <m> button.3 Fine-tune the focus.zz Press the shutter button halfway to havethe camera fine-tune the focal position(Safety MF).MF Indicator
