
Monday, January 17, 2011

IMakeCuteStuff (aka Marlo M.)
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The only way to achieve sharp, clear photos of your small objects with your point-and-shoot camera is to use the macro setting on your camera. Look for a flower shaped icon on your control buttons or dials like this:
By using this simple one-touch setting you will go from this:
close-up shot without macro
To this:
same set-up with macro setting enabled
To ensure the sharpest focus:
- Point the center of your camera screen on the focal point of your photo
- Depress the shutter button halfway to engage the auto-focus
- A box should appear and turn green when fully focused (if it's red, then move back slightly and re-focus until the box turns green)
- Hold down the shutter button and re-frame the photo's composition by swiveling the camera into position on the same focal plane (Do NOT move the camera closer or farther away from the subject!)
- When you are satisfied with the composition, press the shutter button all the way down
If your photo is still blurry, practice your focusing and re-framing technique
If your photo is still blurry, try using a tripod to hold your camera
Unfortunately, some point-and-shoot cameras don't have a macro function built into the camera.
If yours doesn't have a macro function then you will probably want to consider buying a camera that does.
Later this week: How to compare point-and-shoot macro functions at the store
In the meantime, tell us: What brand and model number camera do you use? Does it have a macro function?
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