On every digital camera made (within the last 5 years or so),
comes with the ability to "Macro-zoom" up on small
objects. This enables the digital photographer to simulate expensive
macro lenses with amazing results. The icon for this function is
universally a 3 petalled flower with 2 leaves. Use the technique
above to focus your close-ups. You will need to be within the lenses
ability, usually no closer than about 2-3 inches. If the camera
won't focus on the subject, it's usually because it is focusing
on something else. When you take pictures of little tiny objects
that are far away from the background (i.e. little spiders in webs),
the camera usually focuses on the background.
To solve this, put your finger or other larger object at the same
distance as the subject, click the camera button half way down to
focus, then once focused, remove the finger or object out of the
scene and click all the way down, at this moment, trying to not
move at all. Hold the button down and the camera still until your
camera is done taking the image. This can take a few moments longer
depending on light.
Use an actual magnifying glass to double your macro-zoom. Set your
camera to Macro-Zoom, then place the magnifying glass very close
to your lens. Then move both the camera and the magnifying glass
together to within about 6-8 inches from the subject. Click the
camera button halfway down, if it focuses, click it all the way
down and hold the camera still. If it doesn't focus move it closer
and try again. |
