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- 1. Topics Covered:
- 2. Equipment Used:
- 2.1. Camera/Media
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;) | If you've ever tried to photograph small items like jewelry, you know how difficult it can be to get in close enough to your subject without losing focus. |
| This lesson uses an Olympus C-5050 Zoom digital camera to illustrate how to shoot in macro mode. (Most images can be clicked for an enlarged view.) | |
Topics Covered:
- Setting the camera to Macro
- Auto focus
- Manual focus
Equipment Used:
Camera/Media
- Olympus C-5050 Zoom digital camera
- Olympus 512MB xD-Picture card
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| There are five basic focus modes in the C-5050 Zoom: Auto, Manual, and three different Macro settings. The Super Macro MF setting allows you to position the lens to within an inch of your subject and maintain manual focus. |
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| To set the C-5050 Zoom to the Super macro MF setting, press and hold the Focusing button on the top of the camera and turn the Jog dial until (Super Macro) MF appears (figures 3 & 4). |
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| If you are using a camera that doesn't have a macro setting, you may be able to purchase a macro lens attachment to fit your camera (figures 5). Check with the manufacturer of your camera. |
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| If your camera does not have a macro setting or does not accommodate a macro lens attachment, be sure to set your zoom lens to the telephoto position and bring the camera in as close as possible without losing sharp focus. | ;) Figure 5 |
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| To learn more about depth of field and how to manually adjust aperture and shutter speeds, check out the lesson entitled, "Controlling Depth Of Field In Product Photography". |
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