Shooting subjects up close (PowerShot S120)
Solution
If you are shooting a subject at a close distance, and if the subject cannot be easily focused within the normal shooting range, switching the normal mode to the [Macro] (
) mode will make it easier to focus on the subject.
) mode will make it easier to focus on the subject.IMPORTANT
- The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] (
). - If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
- With the AF frame mode set to [Face AiAF], using Touch Shutter returns the camera to [
].
1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the <
> button.
> button.
3. Press the <><
> buttons or turn the <
> dial to choose [Macro] (), and then press the <
> button.
><> buttons or turn the <> dial to choose [Macro] (), and then press the <> button.
Once the setting is complete, [Macro] () is displayed on the screen.
) is displayed on the screen.
REFERENCE
- To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [Self-timer].
The shooting distance for each [Focusing Range] is as shown in the following table (from the end of the lens). If you shoot beyond the following ranges, the subject may be out of focus.
Also, [Macro] cannot be set in some shooting modes. Please see the following table for details.
| Shooting distance | Shooting modes in which [Macro] cannot be set | |
|---|---|---|
| [Normal]
| [Macro] |  , , , , , |
| 5 cm – infinity (2.0 in. – infinity)* 30 cm – infinity (11.8 in. – infinity)** | 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.)* 30 – 50 cm (11.8 in. – 1.6 ft.)** | |
) to the maximum wide angle side (Max. wide angle).
** (T): When turning the< Zoom lever > toward (
) to the maximum telephoto side (Max. telephoto).