Setting close-up and infinity modes PowerShot SD400, SD450, SD600, SD630, SD700 IS.
Article ID: ART159393 | | | Date published: 06/09/2015 | | | Date last updated: 08/18/2015 |
Description
Setting close-up and infinity modes PowerShot SD400, SD450, SD600, SD630, and SD700 IS.
Solution
Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
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Macro |
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 |
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 |
yes |
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yes |
yes |
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yes |
yes |
yes |
yes* |
yes |
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yes |
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yes |
yes |
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yes |
yes |
yes |
yes* |
yes |
* 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.
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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.
Zoom Setting |
Distance from Lens to Subject |
Image Area |
Max. Telephoto |
30 cm (1.0 ft.) |
108 x 81 mm (4.3 x 3.2 in.) |
Max. Wide Angle |
3 cm (1.2 in.) |
37 x 27 mm (1.5 x 1.1 in.) |
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