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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
If your photo is still blurry, try using a tripod to hold your camera
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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1 Response to "Quick Tip: Using Your Macro Setting"
Thank you for your informative blog! I have a Fujifilm Finepix S6000fd. It's a 6.3 mp, with manual zoom (28-300mm). It does have a macro function and a super-macro function, as well as auto-focus and manual focus.
I hope to graduate to a newer dSLR one day, but have had my Fuji since August 2007 and am still as happy with it today and I was the day I bought it.
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