Shooting in Macro Mode

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Most digital cameras these days have a macro mode, including point and shoots which is what I use. It’s basically a close up mode and there will be a minimum and maximum distance for optimum use, each camera will be slightly different so it’s best to check the instructions.

On most cameras you just flick from normal shooting mode to macro mode, with preset settings. It may also restrict your flash or not allow it completely.

On my camera the optimal distance from the subject is 0.6m and when in macro mode the flash is disabled. The picture above was taken in macro mode, from above on a sunny day with no tripod.

I’ve been trying the macro mode out for a while in different settings inside and outside. And I have found that it works better for me outside preferably with a tripod to avoid any camera shake. My inside shots have not come out well at all due to lack of light with having no flash, but I haven’t used any external lighting yet so I’ll have to try that next.

Tripod or no Tripod?

I definitely think a tripod is essential for shooting in macro mode because the camera is so sensitive to movement. I have read that to reduce movement even further you can use the self timer so you are not touching the camera at all when the photograph is taken. That sounds like a good idea, I’ll be giving that one a go.

The other thing to remember is to switch back to normal mode after finishing with macro mode or everything will be out of focus, something I regularly forget to do!

Mandy

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