How do you get those macro settings so sharp? Mine tend to be a little fuzzy around the edges e.g. the edges of the pettles. Care to post the exif file?
Was going to e-mail this due to the length of the reply but might be useful to other photographers.
Couple things you need to take into account.
How much optical zoom you have mine only has x3. I Don't use digital zoom as even slightest zoom will give you pixelation.
Do you have a macro setting, if so use it, if not you will be limited to the minimum distance between camera and subject, usually about 1 metre.
My camera is only a 2.1 megapixel but with Carl Ziese lens. (saving up for a mid range SLR)
Take picture on nice sunny day, mid morning or early evening, this will give you the best contrast.
Use manual overide and crank up the shutter speed to as high as possible or crank down the apperture setting to as low as possible (this will give you the blurred background)and reduce camera shake.
My camera produces jpg files and so I have invested in a larger memory card and cranked it up to the highest quality. I can get even better quality with TIFF files but tend to only use these for landscapes or commission work as this gives you greater scope for printing.
Largest print I can get is around the size of your standard door. (very useful for trompe lei)
As far posting file, would rather not as I am making money out of these:)
Can get you a print on good quality canvas around A2 size for around £25.00 if you are interested.
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How do you get those macro settings so sharp? Mine tend to be a little fuzzy around the edges e.g. the edges of the pettles. Care to post the exif file?
Hi Wheelie
Was going to e-mail this due to the length of the reply but might be useful to other photographers.
Couple things you need to take into account.
How much optical zoom you have mine only has x3. I Don't use digital zoom as even slightest zoom will give you pixelation.
Do you have a macro setting, if so use it, if not you will be limited to the minimum distance between camera and subject, usually about 1 metre.
My camera is only a 2.1 megapixel but with Carl Ziese lens.
(saving up for a mid range SLR)
Take picture on nice sunny day, mid morning or early evening, this will give you the best contrast.
Use manual overide and crank up the shutter speed to as high as possible or crank down the apperture setting to as low as possible (this will give you the blurred background)and reduce camera shake.
My camera produces jpg files and so I have invested in a larger memory card and cranked it up to the highest quality. I can get even better quality with TIFF files but tend to only use these for landscapes or commission work as this gives you greater scope for printing.
Largest print I can get is around the size of your standard door. (very useful for trompe lei)
As far posting file, would rather not as I am making money out of these:)
Can get you a print on good quality canvas around A2 size for around £25.00 if you are interested.
God Bless
Creatist
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