67Adjusting the Camera Settings in Shooting ModeMore on Shootingp Macro Mode SettingMacro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Notethat the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than30 cm (1 ft.).1 Tap Y.The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.2 Tap j or k and frame the picture.The camera can focus at a distance of 3 cm (1.2 in.) at the zoomposition at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is positionedunder I).B Note on Macro Mode SettingThere may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings Thatcannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.C AutofocusIn macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfwayto lock focus and exposure. Therefore, the sound of lens drive movement can be heard.C Recording Movies in Macro ModeMacro mode setting can be also applied in movie mode (A 124).C The Macro Mode SettingThe macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after thecamera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.99Tap U in shooting mode to adjust the setting.Y xMacro modeOff
