Canon YJ12X6.5B IRS-A - Manual (Page 32)

When the macro function of the lens is used, macro shooting is enabled.
In macro shooting, the object distance becomes shorter than the normal minimum
object distance (M.O.D.).
The minimum object distance by macro operation for this lens is only 50 mm at wide
end of the focal length and maximum macro position.
5-5. MACRO OPERATION
• Operation
To operate the macro, manually turn
the macro button at the back of the
lens.
Press the macro button to unlock the
macro ring. While holding it down, turn
the macro ring clockwise as viewed
from the camera side to allow macro
shooting.
1. Set the lens to wide-end by manual
or servo zoom operation.
2. Bring the object into focus by turning
the macro button (macro ring).
Object distance and object dimensions in macro shooting
Zoom position
Position of macro
ring or button
Minimum
object distance*
Object
dimensions
Normal
operation
6.5 mm Locked 0.4 m 63.3
X
47.5 cm
78 mm Locked 0.4 m 5.0
X
3.8 cm
Macro
operation
6.5 mm Macro position** 50 mm 12.9
X
9.7 cm
* : The object distance is measured from the front lens vertex.
** : Macro shooting is possible, regardless of where fhe macro ring is positioned between the locked
position and maximum macro rotated position. At the intervening positions, the above data vary.
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(NOTE): Macro operation is also possible at any zoom position other than the
wide end of the focal length, but the object distance increases.
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