58Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Using the FlashThe flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).C AutofocusWhen shooting still images in macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.C The Macro Mode Setting• Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. ➝ “Default Settings” (A 60)• The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even afterthe camera is turned off.