macro photography.... how do you do it???

moraym

moraym

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Macro is a setting on your camera. On Canon's it's the 'flower' setting. Your camera needs a macro setting if you're going to be taking pictures of items 6" or less from the lens, especially through aquarium glass.
When I use the macro setting, I'll ramp my camera's ISO up to 400, select macro, turn the flash off, and turn on the high-speed action setting. So when I take macro shots I'll be taking three quick shots w/ one push of the button, in less than a second. This high-speed shooting seems to work well, as it helps reduce blurs from unsteady hands, as the middle picture avoids that first shake from pressing the button.
 
agoutihead

agoutihead

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do all digi cams have that program?
ive got a sony 4.0 mega pixels i think.. its only a couple years old... it was like 400 brand new i think.
 
agoutihead

agoutihead

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how can i tell if it has macro? what are other common names for it? like i said its a sony... i dont think i have the insturctions anymore though.
 
jedininja

jedininja

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Most cameras 2mP and above will have a macro mode. Look through your instructions. There should be something with a flower either on your camera or in the menus.
 
oceana

oceana

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go to sony web site and look up your camera. you can download your instruction booklet there as a pdf file.
or if you want post your camera make and model number and i will tell you if you have it or not
 
oceana

oceana

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your camera works on a 5 step auto focus system and does have a macro system for shots as close as 3.5 inches.
the problem is that the sony information site is down right now and i cant link to your user guide today. sorry.
anyhow just go to sony home page and click on customer service, then chose digital imaging, put in your make and model and chose documentation. your user guide will show up with all the info you need.
like said above most of the time on cameras that have macro there will be a tiny tulup looking flower icon on the camera. many times it is the same button that is used to activate the timer. move your settings to that and that will be macro mode. if you dont see that then just do like i said above and you should find what you need
 
agoutihead

agoutihead

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hey thanks alot! super helpful... i think we found it on the camera... it really does make a difference. thanks again!
 
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tuningvis

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Originally posted by agoutihead
if you scroll up... i said i dont have the manual.

hhaha sorrry
:jumping:
didn't wanna read it all
but you know you can download the manual from the sony website
 
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