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02/13/2007 12:02:20 AM · #1 |
Is it possible to take good macros with the Konica-Minolta DiMAGE Z10? If there is I sure as heck don't know about it. Focus is pretty poor, my shots come out noisy.. did I mention the focus is poor? I shoot macros using manual mode but being a P&S I can't get everything how I want.. are there lenses or something I should be using?
I have a friend with the same camera who has trouble focusing on macro shots too so I'm inclined to think it's at least partly the camera's fault but I do know that I have a lot to learn about macro photography - any help would be appreciated! |
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02/14/2007 02:15:37 AM · #2 |
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02/14/2007 03:06:03 AM · #3 |
Well... kinda...
You won't be able to get "real" macro results, like 1:1 or greater magnification, but if thats not what you're aiming for then yeah I think you can get decent results.
I dug a few plain ones out of my archives, only ones I could find easily were of bugs...
//www.premiershotsphotography.com/gallery/1994828/1/129599911
//www.premiershotsphotography.com/gallery/1994828/1/129599939
//www.premiershotsphotography.com/gallery/1994828/1/129599954
These pics are kind of small on the web, but maybe you can get an idea. If you want to see a full size one just PM me.
I've had my best results using the camera on aperature or shutter priority, macro mode "on", put the camera as close as it will get to something and still focus (approx 1/2" - 1"), and make sure NOT to zoom, leave the lens as wide as it will go. I don't have any real complaints of noise, but then again my Z10 is set at ISO-64 and stays there... :-)
Got any examples of your macro shots?
Dave
Message edited by author 2007-02-14 03:24:49. |
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02/14/2007 03:40:27 AM · #4 |
Thanks for the info! Will definitely have to try the not zooming thing. I have noticed it helps more to put the camera closer rather than zoom but only in the back of my mind, so it helps to have it more in the front now. :-)
Some examples...
 Macro of cotton, not really in focus
 A decent macro-ish shot of a textured Bible cover (I think it wasn't really a macro shot though)
 Not a macro shot but a good close-up
 I think my best macro
So yeah, I really do like the camera and I have, as you said, been able to get decent results. But I think that I'd just love to do what you call the "real macro results". Oh well :-)
Another question, for you or anyone...
With the last picture I posted, I got comments about wanting a larger DOF. Is there anything I can do about that?
Message edited by author 2007-02-14 03:42:44. |
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02/14/2007 04:51:38 AM · #5 |
I'm sure you'll see a huge difference and have alot more success with not zooming. That totally explains your problems focusing.
You last shot is a good shot and a good example of what to expect from the camera. About the only way you're gonna get a larger DOF is to use a larger aperature (number), either by using a high ISO or putting your camera on a tripod and using a longer exposure. You're still going to end up with a shallow DOF, but you might be able to deepen it somewhat. Guess thats just part of the macro game...
D
Message edited by author 2007-02-14 04:51:54. |
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02/14/2007 06:42:46 PM · #6 |
| Alright, cool. Thanks so much! |
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