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The cam was in A mode with F8, with center-weighed AF, AF switch on AF/Macro, AWB, completely zoomed out. Couldn't get any closer due to light conditions (Dusk) without getting some shadows. Still I love the way the cam was able to capture the tiny fibers on the edges of the lower (closest to the camera) petals. I'm sure the other experts will be able to help us here too ![]() Last edited by Zenster : 8th February 2011 at 13:05. | |
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The flower is not in focus and at f8, you have greater dof and being a P&S camera you have even greater dof(the later I read it online)!! And why did the camera take f8 in dusk conditions?? smaller aperture numbers are more suitable for macro!! Zooming closer to subject increases the f-number but to that extent(f8!!) and what was the metering involved in this shot?? And what was distance between you and the subject(flower)? | |
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To be able to get good Macro photos you need to:
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![]() Here are the exact settings. Sorry for reporting the wrong F-number, must have read it from other photo. ![]() I agree about being out of focus though. I am dead-sure that the focus square was green on half-shutter. How to get better results? EDIT: Just saw your post PJBIJU, thanks a lot. Will try them and post tomorrow. Last edited by Zenster : 8th February 2011 at 14:39. | |
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| ![]() The new canon hs310 the successor to the hs300 has been announced. It has a wider lens and now has full manual controls along with better HD video. Seems like a good upgrade to the hs300. |
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| ![]() Sorry no idea about Panasonic customer service. Never had a chance to use it. Samurai may be able to tell you a little more about Olympus service in India since he uses their cameras and lenses. |
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Set Intelligent ISO to 200 In File mode Standard settings, set the NR to -2 and the Sharpness to +2 the Contrast to 0 and the Saturation to -1 set to Spot AF and Spot Metering Set Stabilizer mode to MODE2 Turn off Iresolution and Iexposure, digital zoom etc. switch to AF Macro Mode near the lens. Now try to shoot and check if it improves. I am also trying with this setting. | |
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![]() Dragon Fly by I want my screen name, on Flickr ![]() Flower (Macro) by I want my screen name, on Flickr | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() tOn those pics are lovely! HS10 is capable!!! |
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| ![]() @lohith: Thanks for your kind words. The HS10 is a very capable camera. However, as mentioned earlier, it does have a very steep learning curve. I was cursing myself for about 1.5 months after getting the camera, but once I figured out how to use it it was a dream. I have a D90 now and the controls are eerily similar in layout. That is one thing that you will like about the HS10 - the ergonomics are spot on especially if you are doing manual photography. By the way, what about your camera purchase? |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() tOn, its on hold for a while, have decided that will wait for HS20 to release and also trying to reconsider the dslr.. if you are to own just 1 camera what will you prefer? ![]() |
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| ![]() @lohith: If you are not in a hurry it is always better to wait. If I have to own one camera it would have to be a DSLR. I am happy with the D90 but do not have the finances to have all the lenses. Therefore the HS10 stays on. However, I have decided to keep all my cameras including my Canon film SLR. One never knows what one would like to try. ![]() |
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