A macro image of a strawberry shows the detail of the seeds.
The Canon PowerShot A540 compact digital camera has a "macro" setting that allows photographers to take close-up pictures of objects. Under normal conditions, the PowerShot's lens can focus on subjects that are at least 18 inches away. Using the macro lens, however, the focus area drops to within 2 inches of the camera. The macro setting is useful for photographing flowers or getting detailed shots of an item. The resulting pictures often will be life-size representations of the subject.
Instructions
1. Press the "Macro" area, marked with a flower icon, on the large "Func.Set" button on the back of the camera. The flower icon will show up along the bottom of the LCD monitor when the camera is in macro mode.
2. Move the camera within a few inches of the subject. Use the LCD monitor to frame the picture.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to bring the image into focus.
4. Take the picture.
5. Press the "Macro" area of the "Func.Set" button again to return the camera lens to normal operation.
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