Ive seen some awesome macro shots from those of you with this camera. I just started experimenting with it and having some major issues - mainly my camera is NOT focusing. At ALL when I get close up on a subject.
I have a ring that needs to be photographed for ebay. Well over 100 shots were taken and I can not get the darn camera to focus. I've gone closeup, far away, and everything in between and I can't focus. The best is a few feet away on a tripod. I got some halfway decent shots but definately not detailed shots, and if anything I would consider them a bit blury. I tried indoor, outdoor, bright light, subdued light. EVERYTHING.
I thought perhaps it was the diamonds (oh yeah this rig has some major bling bling) so I tried phtographing macros of the monsters. No luck there. Then I tried different things, and still no luck. Remembering the COOL insect shots people showed, I went outside in search of a photogenic insect. I came across a grasshopper. After a dozen or so shots, I came in and downloaded my experiemnt. Only two were usable and I cropped out 3/4 the picture. I simply CAN NOT get close up like it seems everyone else can.
Am I doing something wrong? Is there a best setting for macros? I've tried Auto, portrait, and scene modes. Am I going too close to the subject? Wrong lighting? Too windy? What?!? Is it possible my camera's macro is just a dud? Or does everyone else seem to take 10 pics until they get one right?
Attached is the best grashopper pic. I still don't think its as detailed as some of the others PTers have posted.
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