Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
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Macro
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Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 3 to 50 cm (1.2 in. to 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting and in the range of 30 to 50 cm (1.0 ft. to 1.6 ft.) at the maximum telephoto setting. |
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Infinity
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Use this mode to record landscapes and distant subjects. It can also be used for compositions combining near and distant subjects. |
Refer to the below table to determine which options are available in the various shooting modes.
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes |
yes*
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes
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yes*
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yes
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* Can be selected for the first image only
Press the / button to select the macro/infinity mode. The selected macro/infinity mode appears on the LCD monitor.
To cancel the macro/infinity mode, press the / button to remove or from the display.
- Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center.
- The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode in the range of 3 to 30 cm (1.2 in. to 1.0 ft.).
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Image Area in Macro Mode
When the zoom is set between the maximum telephoto and wideangle settings, the effective distance from the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting.
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Zoom Setting
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Distance from Lens to Subject
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Image Area
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Max. Telephoto
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30 cm (1.0 ft.)
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108 x 81 mm (4.3 x 3.2 in.)
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Max. Wide Angle
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3 cm (1.2 in.)
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37 x 27 mm (1.5 x 1.1 in.)
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