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03/29/2005 09:24:27 PM · #1 |
Howdy all...Oh man, do I need help!!! I was out today trying to get some close up pics and could not get my camera (Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93) to focus close up...I tried all the different zoom settings and still nothing...I had to back up and get a shot bigger than I wanted...any suggestions...is it the camera? do I need a specific lense...arrrgghhh....help me!!!!
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03/29/2005 09:27:28 PM · #2 |
If your camera takes add on lenses get a macro lense. If not look for a button on it that has a flower.
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03/29/2005 09:28:40 PM · #3 |
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03/29/2005 09:29:30 PM · #4 |
According to reviews on the web, your cam should be able to focus down to about 4 inches away from the subject. Theere is a specific "macro mode" that you have to be in. You should check in your manual to see how to engage that mode.
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03/29/2005 09:31:58 PM · #5 |
This button.
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03/29/2005 09:35:17 PM · #6 |
I did try the macro...still out of focus...I think I was closer than 4 inches tho....I just want to get that up-close and tight pic...maybe I'm trying to get too close...
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03/29/2005 09:41:55 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Rachel34:
I did try the macro...still out of focus...I think I was closer than 4 inches tho....I just want to get that up-close and tight pic...maybe I'm trying to get too close... |
You may need an add-on "diopter" to get closer. you may then find that you're right on top of yor subject, however.
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03/29/2005 09:44:54 PM · #8 |
Four inches is about the width of your hand, what I would do with my first P&S would be to put my hand (width wise) between the subject and the lens until I had a good feel for judging the distance.
The other really important thing is lighting of the subject if you cast a shadow on the subject or it is in generally poor light the camera will have a hard time getting a focus lock.
The other thing if your cam has it...try manual focus at that distance, both of my canon powershots had it, yours might as well.
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03/29/2005 09:50:47 PM · #9 |
I don't know what a diopter is but I will definitely find out...I will also try the hand thing...I will keep at it till I get it...that's for sure....thanks to everyone for help...
Rachel
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03/29/2005 10:10:09 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Rachel34:
I don't know what a diopter is but I will definitely find out...I will also try the hand thing...I will keep at it till I get it...that's for sure....thanks to everyone for help...
Rachel |
Also called "close-up filter". It would be interesting to see the shot with all EXIF info.
Message edited by author 2005-03-29 22:10:45.
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03/29/2005 10:39:37 PM · #11 |
A couple things to add. You definitely need to be in macro mode for sure. Then zoom all the way out and hold the camera at the approximate 4 inches, taking several shots at slightly varying distances. make sure that the camera's focussing spot(s) is covering an area that needs to be in focus and not accidentally between subjects and on the background instead. Half press the shutter release button to lock that focus, recompose the scene and shoot by pressing the shutter release the rest of the way down. And last, you always have the option of cropping your photo a little bit in your image editor to make it appear like you were closer to your subject. I hope this helps.
T
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