Canon EOS M2, Basic Instruction Manual

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When you want to shoot flowers or small objects up close, use the <
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>
(Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro
lens (sold separately).
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Use a simple background.
A simple background with no other flowers or leaves, etc., makes small
objects such as flowers stand out better.
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Move as close as possible to the subject.
Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have
indications such as <
MACRO 0.25/0.8ft >. (This example indicates a
minimum focusing distance of 25 cm/0.8 ft.) The lens minimum focusing
distance is measured from the <
V
> (focal plane) mark on the top of the
camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, focus cannot be
achieved.
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With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the subject look
larger.
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Shooting Close-ups (Close-up)
Shooting Tips