363Basic shooting functionsTaking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode)Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 8 cm/3.2" to60 cm/23.6", T: 60 cm/23.6" to 120 cm/47.2"). However, in macro modefocusing is performed quickly.& When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are asclose as 8 cm/3.2" to your subject, you can fill the entire frame with a 9.0 × 6.6cm (3.5" × 2.6") subject.% This mode lets you shoot from as close as 2 cm/0.8" to your subject. Subjectsmeasuring approximately 3.4 × 2.5 cm (1.3" × 1.0") can be captured on themonitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position ofthe zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [&] [OFF] / [&] / [%]g“Menus” (P.17)• Except in n mode, the setting can be made in the same way by selecting Topmenu [&] [OFF] / [&] / [%].TIPSThe subject appears in shadow when the super macro mode is used.→ The auto focus may not be able to maintain the correct focus. If thishappens, use the manual focus. g“Manual focus” (P.50)→ If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered when youare close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picturewill come out well. g“ESP/Spot metering” (P.52)Note• During super macro shooting, the zoom and flash are not available.& %Mode dial
