PDA

View Full Version : Macro Pic's?


dashrockwell
06-04-2004, 03:18 PM
I have a Sony DCS-70 and I was wondering what "Macro pictures" are? Is it a lens put on the camera or is it an option some digitals have built in?

I read where Greg said he mainly took "Macro pictures" and they sure look good.

Just looking for some insite!
Thanks,
Mac.

dashrockwell@hotmail.com
Scream And Fly
06-04-2004, 03:28 PM
Macro photos are closeup images. Usually, the camera/lens is very close to the subject being photographed. The goal is to obtain maximum detail.

Greg
dashrockwell
06-04-2004, 03:36 PM
Greg,
Don't most digitals get fuzzy close up? Is there a technique to it?
I can't believe your pic of the insect (Spider; corrected by Markus) on the screen was from a factory setting camera, if so that's remarkable!

Mac.
Scream And Fly
06-04-2004, 03:39 PM
Mac,

A digital camera takes a photo much the same way as a film camera. They just capture the image to different mediums.

Most cameras have a Macro setting, which will allow the lens to focus as close as less than an inch on some models. Of course, the ability of the lens and camera depend on which camera you have.

A tripod is also very useful, or an extremely steady hand.

Greg:)
Spd-Kilz
06-07-2004, 04:13 PM
An example. In full size its ALOT better
Scream And Fly
06-07-2004, 05:53 PM
Here's an image I shot today. Note the focal area is concentrated on the center of the imaqe.
Scream And Fly
06-07-2004, 05:57 PM
Another image demonstrating macro focus. A very steady hand is required for capturing images like this - a tripod is better.

This image was not edited at all - it was just reduced in size.
pyro
06-07-2004, 06:48 PM
On most cameras, the macro function is represented by the little "flower pot" icon.
Spd-Kilz
06-08-2004, 05:27 PM
1/18 model car taken tonight on Macro. I cant get em as good as Greg, but you can see the size compared to my computer in the background. May I suggest to anyone with a knowledge of their camera, use its manual mode, you can take alot better pictures.
Scream And Fly
06-08-2004, 06:17 PM
Hey Chris, that's a nice Mustang ;)

Greg
Spd-Kilz
06-08-2004, 06:46 PM
Originally posted by Scream And Fly
Hey Chris, that's a nice Mustang ;)

Greg

Too bad we only got the GT in real life:D
ripperd2
06-10-2004, 08:33 PM
Here is another one...
Sony Cybershot DSC-P1
http://www.ripperd.com/gallery/script_data/Sweet%20Pictures/640/mushroom.JPG