Sony DSC-P10 Operating Guide

The maximum zoom scale depends on the
image size.

DSC-P10/P12

[3.1M]: 3.8×
[1.2M]: 6.1×
[VGA]: 12×

DSC-P8

[2.0M]: 3.8×
[1.2M]: 4.8×
[VGA]: 9.6×

When the image size is [5.0M] or
[4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12)/[3.1M] or
[2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8), the smart zoom
does not work.

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You cannot confirm the image with the finder
when using the smart zoom function.

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When using the smart zoom, the image on the
LCD screen may look rough. However, this
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded
image.

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AF range finder is not shown when using the
smart zoom. When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi
AF] or [Center AF],

flashes and the

centrally-located subject has priority to focus
on.

Shooting close-ups — Macro

The macro recording mode is used when
zooming up a small subject, such as flowers
or insects. You can shoot close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.

When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:

Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens
surface

When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:

DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 60 cm
(23 5/8 inches) from the lens surface
DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches)
from the lens surface

Set the mode dial to

, and

press

(

) on the control

button.

The

(macro) indicator appears on the

LCD screen.

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If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.

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You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to

or SCN (other than

(

Fireworks mode),

(Landscape

mode) or

(Twilight mode), page 55) or

VGA

101

S AF

min