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Macro mode how do I use?
I have a Vivitar Vivicam 3625 2.1MP camera. Its great for outdoor still
shots. However if I wanted to become a night photographer I would need a better camera. Well anyways my question is in regards to the macro mode of the camera. I am wishing to perhaps take shots of insects. I have seen some great insect pictures, and do not know if taking such shots is possible with my camera. I have set the camera to macro mode and pointed at the insect, but the shots came out poor. Perhaps I am missing a step? When I worked as a photographer at a parachurch ministry, I was assigned a very nice Olympus camera, which was essential for the job. My Vivitar never would have been able to take the shots I needed in the conditions, and outside angles that I had to work with. I know that this camera could have taken great insect shots without being in Macro Mode. Perhaps the insect shots I often see on the web are from those using cameras like this? Since this job was during the summer of 2004, and only 4 MP, perhaps the price of it has drasticly declined and I could find it on ebay for q low price. But only if it can be proven that my current Vivitar will not do the job. Thanks, John -- CERM- Church Education Resource Ministries http://johnw.freeshell.org/bible/ 2Tim. 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage ‹ with great patience and careful instruction. AIM: Crucifyself03 |
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On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 09:25:04 -0700, Bible John
wrote: I have a Vivitar Vivicam 3625 2.1MP camera. Its great for outdoor still shots. However if I wanted to become a night photographer I would need a better camera. Well anyways my question is in regards to the macro mode of the camera. I am wishing to perhaps take shots of insects. I have seen some great insect pictures, and do not know if taking such shots is possible with my camera. I have set the camera to macro mode and pointed at the insect, but the shots came out poor. Perhaps I am missing a step? That's a fixed focus camera, according to http://www.vivitar.com/Products/DigC...dsc.html#v3625 and macro mode is supposed to be 12 - 30 inches. So, anywhere in that range will be, according to Vivitar, OK, but probably the closer to the middle of that range you can get, the better. Being fixed focus, it's not going to be very good unless light is good, and macro shots will be moreso; the more light, the better. But the camera is limited by that fixed focus. There's no step you're missing, the camera just isn't up to the task. When I worked as a photographer at a parachurch ministry, I was assigned a very nice Olympus camera, which was essential for the job. My Vivitar never would have been able to take the shots I needed in the conditions, and outside angles that I had to work with. I know that this camera could have taken great insect shots without being in Macro Mode. Perhaps the insect shots I often see on the web are from those using cameras like this? Since this job was during the summer of 2004, and only 4 MP, perhaps the price of it has drasticly declined and I could find it on ebay for q low price. But only if it can be proven that my current Vivitar will not do the job. Thanks, John -- Bill Funk replace "g" with "a" funktionality.blogspot.com |
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Thank you!
John In article , Bill Funk wrote: On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 09:25:04 -0700, Bible John wrote: I have a Vivitar Vivicam 3625 2.1MP camera. Its great for outdoor still shots. However if I wanted to become a night photographer I would need a better camera. Well anyways my question is in regards to the macro mode of the camera. I am wishing to perhaps take shots of insects. I have seen some great insect pictures, and do not know if taking such shots is possible with my camera. I have set the camera to macro mode and pointed at the insect, but the shots came out poor. Perhaps I am missing a step? That's a fixed focus camera, according to http://www.vivitar.com/Products/DigC...dsc.html#v3625 and macro mode is supposed to be 12 - 30 inches. So, anywhere in that range will be, according to Vivitar, OK, but probably the closer to the middle of that range you can get, the better. Being fixed focus, it's not going to be very good unless light is good, and macro shots will be moreso; the more light, the better. But the camera is limited by that fixed focus. There's no step you're missing, the camera just isn't up to the task. When I worked as a photographer at a parachurch ministry, I was assigned a very nice Olympus camera, which was essential for the job. My Vivitar never would have been able to take the shots I needed in the conditions, and outside angles that I had to work with. I know that this camera could have taken great insect shots without being in Macro Mode. Perhaps the insect shots I often see on the web are from those using cameras like this? Since this job was during the summer of 2004, and only 4 MP, perhaps the price of it has drasticly declined and I could find it on ebay for q low price. But only if it can be proven that my current Vivitar will not do the job. Thanks, John -- CERM- Church Education Resource Ministries http://johnw.freeshell.org/bible/ 2Tim. 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage -- with great patience and careful instruction. AIM: Crucifyself03 |
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"Bible John" wrote in message ... I have a Vivitar Vivicam 3625 2.1MP camera. Its great for outdoor still shots. However if I wanted to become a night photographer I would need a better camera. Well anyways my question is in regards to the macro mode of the camera. I am wishing to perhaps take shots of insects. I have seen some great insect pictures, and do not know if taking such shots is possible with my camera. I have set the camera to macro mode and pointed at the insect, but the shots came out poor. Perhaps I am missing a step? When I worked as a photographer at a parachurch ministry, I was assigned a very nice Olympus camera, which was essential for the job. My Vivitar never would have been able to take the shots I needed in the conditions, and outside angles that I had to work with. I know that this camera could have taken great insect shots without being in Macro Mode. Perhaps the insect shots I often see on the web are from those using cameras like this? Since this job was during the summer of 2004, and only 4 MP, perhaps the price of it has drasticly declined and I could find it on ebay for q low price. But only if it can be proven that my current Vivitar will not do the job. Thanks, John -- CERM- Church Education Resource Ministries http://johnw.freeshell.org/bible/ 2Tim. 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction. AIM: Crucifyself03 the nikon line of point and shoot cameras have a very good reputation for macro ability. I have an old 995 that will focus at less than an inch I think. Its only 3.2 megapixels but takes awesome pics provided you have an adequate light source. You will find that is one of point and shoots downfalls, they do not take good pics in low light HTH. Mike |
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rwesurfn wrote:
"Bible John" wrote in message ... I have a Vivitar Vivicam 3625 2.1MP camera. Its great for outdoor still shots. However if I wanted to become a night photographer I would need a better camera. Well anyways my question is in regards to the macro mode of the camera. I am wishing to perhaps take shots of insects. I have seen some great insect pictures, and do not know if taking such shots is possible with my camera. I have set the camera to macro mode and pointed at the insect, but the shots came out poor. Perhaps I am missing a step? When I worked as a photographer at a parachurch ministry, I was assigned a very nice Olympus camera, which was essential for the job. My Vivitar never would have been able to take the shots I needed in the conditions, and outside angles that I had to work with. I know that this camera could have taken great insect shots without being in Macro Mode. Perhaps the insect shots I often see on the web are from those using cameras like this? Since this job was during the summer of 2004, and only 4 MP, perhaps the price of it has drasticly declined and I could find it on ebay for q low price. But only if it can be proven that my current Vivitar will not do the job. Thanks, John -- CERM- Church Education Resource Ministries http://johnw.freeshell.org/bible/ 2Tim. 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction. AIM: Crucifyself03 the nikon line of point and shoot cameras have a very good reputation for macro ability. I have an old 995 that will focus at less than an inch I think. Its only 3.2 megapixels but takes awesome pics provided you have an adequate light source. You will find that is one of point and shoots downfalls, they do not take good pics in low light HTH. Mike Ricoh had 2 models with excellent macro modes, the RDC-5000 and the RDC-5300. They are readily available on eBay at around $50.00 (2.3 MP) Depending upon one's needs, they may be all that is required. They both focus to .5 INCH. |
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Bible John wrote:
I have a Vivitar Vivicam 3625 2.1MP camera. Its great for outdoor still shots. However if I wanted to become a night photographer I would need a better camera. Well anyways my question is in regards to the macro mode of the camera. I am wishing to perhaps take shots of insects. I have seen some great insect pictures, and do not know if taking such shots is possible with my camera. I have set the camera to macro mode and pointed at the insect, but the shots came out poor. Perhaps I am missing a step? When I worked as a photographer at a parachurch ministry, I was assigned a very nice Olympus camera, which was essential for the job. My Vivitar never would have been able to take the shots I needed in the conditions, and outside angles that I had to work with. I know that this camera could have taken great insect shots without being in Macro Mode. Perhaps the insect shots I often see on the web are from those using cameras like this? Since this job was during the summer of 2004, and only 4 MP, perhaps the price of it has drasticly declined and I could find it on ebay for q low price. But only if it can be proven that my current Vivitar will not do the job. Thanks, John I think there are 2 issues here The set-up and lighting. This is under your control and can make or break the photo The focus range of the camera; if this is fixed at 12 inches upwards you won't cover very much of the image with the subject. You need to get in much closer. Have you tried fixing a close-up lens to the camera? You don't need to make a perfect fit, just square and reasonably centered. I have tried this with fair results for copying purposes. Ideally you need to get a fixed lens camera up to about 2 inches from say a bee to get any worthwhile results.Of course it might see you coming! A zoom with macro allows much more flexibility and the same image can be captured from further away |
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Bible John wrote:
I have a Vivitar Vivicam 3625 2.1MP camera. Its great for outdoor still shots. However if I wanted to become a night photographer I would need a better camera. Well anyways my question is in regards to the macro mode of the camera. I am wishing to perhaps take shots of insects. I have seen some great insect pictures, and do not know if taking such shots is possible with my camera. I have set the camera to macro mode and pointed at the insect, but the shots came out poor. Perhaps I am missing a step? When I worked as a photographer at a parachurch ministry, I was assigned a very nice Olympus camera, which was essential for the job. My Vivitar never would have been able to take the shots I needed in the conditions, and outside angles that I had to work with. I know that this camera could have taken great insect shots without being in Macro Mode. Perhaps the insect shots I often see on the web are from those using cameras like this? Since this job was during the summer of 2004, and only 4 MP, perhaps the price of it has drasticly declined and I could find it on ebay for q low price. But only if it can be proven that my current Vivitar will not do the job. Thanks, John If you are looking for a digital camera with an excellent macro capability, may I recommend that you seek out a Ricoh RDC-5300 on eBay? I bought it new in 2000 for $699, and I bought a backup a few months ago, in mint condition, for about $60.00. It has a "Super Macro" setting that allows you to focus as close as half an INCH from the subject. Of course, at that distance, it may be difficult to keep the camera's shadow from blocking most of the light, but you are not required to get that close to the subject. Here is a review: http://www.steves-digicams.com/rdc5300.html |
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:01:11 GMT, Jeremy wrote:
If you are looking for a digital camera with an excellent macro capability, may I recommend that you seek out a Ricoh RDC-5300 on eBay? I bought it new in 2000 for $699, and I bought a backup a few months ago, in mint condition, for about $60.00. It has a "Super Macro" setting that allows you to focus as close as half an INCH from the subject. Of course, at that distance, it may be difficult to keep the camera's shadow from blocking most of the light, but you are not required to get that close to the subject. Check the new Canon S2 IS. It has a Super Macro mode that allows the subject to actually *TOUCH* the lens! |
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