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What is macro mode? [k750i] |
azz0r
Joined: Jun 05, 2005
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I dont understand what it does, am I best leaving it on? |
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o44wen
Joined: Dec 11, 2002
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macro mode is for using when taking photos of up close images. It allows for better focusing and clearer pictures ( no more blurred up close photos)
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Amras
Joined: Jun 20, 2004
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If you take an object closer than 30-50cm, then you must leave it on. Half-press the button, after it focuses, then full-press the button. You'll get a clear-sharp image. If you take an object farther than 30-50cm, turn the macro mode off.
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Phantom
Joined: May 19, 2005
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well anything under 30cm (1 foot) should have macro mode on. |
marct
Joined: Jul 04, 2005
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How close can you get with macro mode? I'm not sure mine's working properly because it can't seem to focus well when shooting objects at close range. here's an example:
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arnoldc
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hi, take a look at the 'post you k750 pictures' thread and look at some macro shots that yours truly and many others posted. i think the shortest distance i shot is 2 inches away from the subject. |
Amras
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Just simply turn the macro mode on, then half-press the camera button 'till it finishs focusing on the object, then full-press the button to capture sharp image.
Here is an example.
Sharp, isn't it?
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marct
Joined: Jul 04, 2005
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Hi Amras,
That's what I did with my picture of the fingernail. The camera stops focusing and the green circle at the upper left corner isn't blinking anymore, but the picture comes out like that. |
Amras
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Have you turned the macro mode on?
Or it may be caused by taking it too close.
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marct
Joined: Jul 04, 2005
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yup, macro mode is on.  and my shooting hand was steady.
i took that picture with the camera about 1.5 inches away. is that too close? |
admad
Joined: May 26, 2005
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You were too close to the finger, when the camera is at >5cm the macro mode isn't working and the picture is blur as normal... |
sunfury
Joined: Jun 24, 2004
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Macro mode doesn't change the minimum focus distance of your camera which is around 3" and it's a fixed capability of camera lens. In a conventional digital camera, macro mode opens the aperture full wide (it provides less depth of field) and camera try to foucs to the nearest object.
As K750i doesn't have variable aperture, macro mode just tells the camera to focus to the closest object. Here is a picture taken with and without the macro mode, pay attention where it is best focused.
I didn't change the autofocus point, the camera had chosen the Mercedes Sprinter van when the macro mode was off, and preferred the McDonnell Douglas airplane when macro mode was on.
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marct
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hey thanks sunfury! that was very informative, and very illustrative of the macro concept as well. |
sunfury
Joined: Jun 24, 2004
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@marct: you're welcome. although it isn't a real macro work, it shows the main function of this option. |
mario2002
Joined: Feb 15, 2004
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Yeah buddy,that isn't real macro mode ! The only cell I know of with a real macro mode is the mighty N90.If you like photographing insects then the k750i is no good :-(
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Posted: 2005-07-12 23:33
