- 58 - VQT4K59Taking close-up picturesFocus rangeWhen a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. Theshortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macrorecording mode.■Shortest recording distanceThe shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. Thisdistance changes gradually depending on the zoom position. (When zooming, even if[AF Macro] is set to ON, the shortest recording distance is the same as when it is set toOFF.)Zoom [Macro Mode][ ] [OFF]Max. Wide 2 cm (0.066 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet)Max. Tele 60 cm (2.0 feet) 2 m (6.6 feet)● Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom, etc.2.0ft2.0ft -- 7.1X Focus range● It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus.● Using a tripod and [Selftimer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that isclose to the camera, setting [Flash] to [Forced Flash Off] is recommended. (→53)● Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused picturesif subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severelyreduced.● Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.
