Taking a Picture
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Macro Function
Use the Macro setting to take pictures of subjects that are close to the
camera, such as flowers. When the Macro setting is on, the Macro
symbol is displayed on the camera Status LCD.
Symbol
Setting
Use when...
Macro
The distance between your camera and the subject is between 10 inches
(25 cm) and 2 feet (60 cm).
[No symbol]
Normal
The distance between your camera and the subject is greater than 2 feet
(60 cm).
To turn the Macro setting on/off:
Press the Macro button. No symbol is displayed on the Status LCD when the camera is in Normal mode.
Tip: For accurate framing when using Macro mode use the image LCD. An optical parallax exists
between the optical viewfinder and the imager that is evident in macro mode. Using the image LCD will
avoid the optical parallax issue and ensure optimal framing of your subject.
