Projects

Project 8 – Macro

Macro is an extreme close-up shot. Choose a very small item such as a flower, postage stamp, coin, watch face etc. Activate the macro setting on your camera (usually symbolised by a small flower). Use the tele setting on the zoom. Some cameras will not focus closer than 20 cms while others can go as close as 2 cms! Check the focus by depressing the shutter button half way. Ensure the flash is turned off and get as much sunlight onto the subject as possible. Do not try to hold the subject in your hand – it needs to be stable. Use a tripod for the camera or try to stabilize the camera as much as possible. Two shots required.

Tips:

• Upgrade the ISO to 400
• Keep the subject and camera lens plane parallel
• Use the LCD not the viewfinder to avoid parallax error

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