56Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorShooting FeaturesUsing Macro ModeWhen using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close asapproximately 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful whentaking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode).2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose ONand press the k button.• The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.• If the setting is not applied by pressing the k buttonwithin a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.3 Rotate the zoom control to set the zoom ratioto a position where F and the zoom indicatorglow green.• How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom ratio.When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green,the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens.When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, (at the position where G isdisplayed), the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 5 cm (2 in.)from the lens.B Note 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 Note About AutofocusWhen using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-releasebutton halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A38) in the shooting menu (A37) to Full-time AF.When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode isturned on. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.C The Macro Mode Setting• Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “Features That Can Be SetUsing the Multi Selector” (A52) for more information.• The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even afterthe camera is turned off.Macro modeDownloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
