Shooting distant subjects or close-up subjects
Last Updated : 10-Sep-2009
Issue Number : 8200622200
Solution
When shooting a distant subject or close-up subject, there are cases where focus cannot be achieved under the normal shooting range.
Set an optimal focusing range depending on your shooting conditions.
CAUTION
- The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
- The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] (
).
- If the [Shooting Mode] is set to [AUTO] (
), the [Focusing Zone] is automatically set, so it is not necessary to perform the procedures explained here. When shooting, please maintain designated distances from the subject as indicated below.
- 5 cm (1.97 in.) or more when turning the < Zoom Lever > toward < Wide Angle > (
) to the maximum wide angle side.
- 30 cm (0.98 ft.) or more when turning the < Zoom Lever > toward < Telephoto > (
) to the maximum telephoto side.
- In the following shooting modes, you cannot set the [Focusing Zone].
- [Landscape] (
), [Kids&Pets] (
), [Sunset] (
), [Fireworks] (
), [Low Light] (
)
For a snapshot such as the one shown below, shoot in [Normal] (
) mode.
When shooting snapshots whose subject is 5 cm to 50 cm from the front end of the lens such as the one shown below, use the [Macro] (
) mode (by turning the < zoom lever > to the maximum < Wide Angle > (
).
For landscape pictures with perspective such as the one shown below, shoot in [Landscape] (
) mode.
1. Press the < Power > button on the camera.
2. Press the < Macro / Manual Focus > (
/
) button.
3. The following screen appears.
Operate the < directional buttons > left or right to set an optimal focusing range for your shooting conditions.
The focusing range you selected will appear.
4. When taking landscape pictures with perspective, set the [Shooting Mode] to [Landscape] (
).
Set the shooting mode to < SCN > (
).
Turn the < Control Dial > to select [Landscape] (
).
5. The following screen appears.
If [Landscape] (
) is indicated on the LCD Monitor, the camera is in [Landscape] (
) mode.
NOTE
- The distance of each focusing range is as follows (from the end of the lens): If you shoot beyond the following ranges, the subject may be out of focus.
- [Normal] (
) : 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity
- [Macro] (
) : 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W)*
* (W) : When turning the < Zoom Lever > toward < Wide Angle > (
) to the maximum wide angle side (Max. wide angle).
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