87
4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking Close-up Pictures
Applicable modes:
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers.
Switch the focus selector switch to
[AF
#
].
• You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm
(0.098 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever
upmost to Wide.
• The focus range is displayed when you operate the
zoom, for example.
A
Align with the indicator
• In Intelligent Auto Mode, the shortest recording distance will be the same as that for [AF
#
],
regardless of the focus selector switch setting.
• Keep the following points in mind when taking close-up pictures:
– A picture may be out of focus when the subject is out of focus range, even if the focus
display is lit.
– Using a tripod and [Self Timer] is recommended.
– We recommend not using the flash.
– The effective focus range is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the
camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to
focus on it again.
– Resolution may be slightly reduced around the edges of the picture. This is not a
malfunction.