Macro lens or mode on P&S?

Macro lenses are designed for close-ups of small subjects such as
insects, flowers, and other natural objects, as well as for flat,
inanimate objects such as stamps and coins.

I find it's much easier to take such close-up shots
with a P&S rather than an SLR.
A)No need for an expensive macro lens.
B)You could preview on the LCD with the camera close to the object.
Thus, no need for a big heavy lens or a tripod. Also, you could
see what else is happening all around.
C)using an SLR, the Flash's light is much farther from the subject
than on the P&S. Thus, the light will not reach or go above the
object.
Using a P&S, you have to increase the shutter speed to 1/1000
or decrease the exp.comp. to -2 otherwise the photo will be
over exposed.
D)I dont see a need for a macro lens as using a zoom lens
you could take the same pics.
E)Macro lenses are more suitable for studio photography.
If I were using an SLR with a macro there is no way I could've
taken these shots of the turtle. I held my camera
with one hand infront of its face.

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Mr.Bolshoyhuy wrote:
Macro lenses are designed for close-ups of small subjects such as
insects, flowers, and other natural objects, as well as for flat,
inanimate objects such as stamps and coins.

I find it's much easier to take such close-up shots
with a P&S rather than an SLR.
A)No need for an expensive macro lens.
B)You could preview on the LCD with the camera close to the object.
Thus, no need for a big heavy lens or a tripod. Also, you could
see what else is happening all around.
C)using an SLR, the Flash's light is much farther from the subject
than on the P&S. Thus, the light will not reach or go above the
object.
Using a P&S, you have to increase the shutter speed to 1/1000
or decrease the exp.comp. to -2 otherwise the photo will be
over exposed.
D)I dont see a need for a macro lens as using a zoom lens
you could take the same pics.
E)Macro lenses are more suitable for studio photography.
If I were using an SLR with a macro there is no way I could've
taken these shots of the turtle. I held my camera
with one hand infront of its face.

http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/f...emberID=105097

I have shot numerous macro photos with a Nikon 995, some are good some
aren't. This camera was one of the best P&S macros. DSLRs with macros
are always better.
1) The sensor on the DSLR is much larger.
2) Macro lenses are designed for close ups, and are sharper there
3) Different macros give you different working distances from 50mm to
200mm all have their purpose
4) Very few P&S cameras have a true macro, it is really compromising
your images.
5) You need a course in lighting, the on camera flash works sometimes
but is in general a poor light source. But when there is nothing else
it can be a life saver.
6) Use natural lighting when you can, learn how to set up artificial
lighting.
7) You need a good support to do good macro work, sometimes it is you
being steady, but often a tripod or light stand is necessary.
Rent a macro lens and use one on a good DSLR for a weekend, maybe also
get books on product and macro photography.

Tom