Shooting subjects up close (PowerShot G16)

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.

The shooting distance of each [Focusing Range] and the shooting modes in which [Macro] cannot be set.

Caution

The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] ().

The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.

Be careful to avoid damaging the lens.

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the ⋖⋗ button.

3. Press the ⋖⋗⋖⋗ buttons or turn the ⋖⋗ dial to choose [Macro] (), and then press the ⋖⋗ button.

Once the setting is complete, [Macro] () is displayed on the screen.

Caution

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)* 40 cm – infinity (1.3 ft. – infinity)**	1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.)* –

* (W): When turning the < Zoom lever > toward () to the maximum wide angle side (Max. wide angle).
** (T): When turning the< Zoom lever > toward () to the maximum telephoto side (Max. telephoto).