814xls, macro setting

Post by **CToTheH** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:19 pm

Hi, I have an 814xls and I've yet to use the macro setting. I notice that it is a button on the lens. What I don't notice is how it exactly works. Do you hold the button down, press it once? How is thi function used on this particular camera?

-Chris

Post by **super8man** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:39 pm

The button allows you to zoom into the yellow band area - as you rotate out of the yellow strip, the button will POP and prevent you from going into the macro zone until you push it in again.

I believe you leave the focus on infinity for best results while in the macro range.

Post by **S8 Booster** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:46 pm

for ref, you can download a manual for your cam from this site:
http://www.apecity.com/manuals/

Post by **CToTheH** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:06 pm

thank you.

Post by **CToTheH** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:07 pm

thank you, but the manual is in german.

I wish I could speak german...maybe I should take lessons?

Post by **S8 Booster** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:10 pm

ok - i think i have the english stored in my computer and if so i will make it downloadable for you.

Post by **T-Scan** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:29 pm

Turn the zoom all the way counter clockwise. push and hold the yellow button while turning zoom ring counter cw. Now your in the macro focus range. look at an object maybe 3ft away and use the zoom ring to focus. keep in mind, if you turn too far right, the yellow button will pop back up and your out of macro... all the way left in macro setting, the ring will lock.

Post by **freddiesykes** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:37 pm

http://www.apecity.com/manuals/canon_81 ... 14xl-s.pdf

This one is in english.