49Auto ModeMore on ShootingMacro ModeMacro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Notethat the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).When using A (auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can alsobe used with some scene modes (A 39, 40, 41).1 Press p (macro mode) on the multi selector.• The macro menu is displayed.2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON,and press k.The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a fewseconds, the selection is cancelled.3 Use the zoom control and frame the picture.The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm(0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicatorglow green (zoom indicator is positioned near K).Macro modeC AutofocusWhen shooting still images using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.C The Macro Mode Setting• G (easy auto) mode: Changes to macro mode when the camera selects i. The macro modebutton on the multi selector cannot be used.• Scene mode: The default setting depends on the scene menu (A 35). Macro mode is turned onwhen k Close-up or u Food are selected in scene mode.• F (smart portrait) mode, d (sport continuous) mode: Macro mode cannot be used.• When shooting mode is A (auto) mode, the macro mode setting is saved even if the camera isturned off.
