How do I focus my camera to shoot close up objects? I'm trying to record my oil painting progression but the lens bends the picture.
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There is a way to focus but it will be a trial and error because the image on the srceen is not very clear. If you still have the owners manual, it gives a step by step on how to do it. I was able to focus mine rather easily. Good luck.
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I believe it's inherent with the standard lens, a wide angle will bend the edges of things that are closer. You might want to consider a telephoto lens that is available. I agree with Alan that focusing will be tricky.
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You need a different lens the lens it comes with is a wide angle, there is probably a certain lens for that specific work
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I had a similar question when I wanted to shoot flowers. I saw this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaxiRNpo_oQ and inquired about the lens used. They do have a special lens that will auto focus. It is the Brinno CS 24-70 m lens. Solved my problem. Good Luck!
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The standard lens is a super wide fish eye lens which will definitely "bend" close up images. You will need to purchase one of the other lenses available from brinno.
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Sorry I just saw the incoming email. Let me understand first. Are you saying that there is no way to do an "autof" on your camera with the lens? Try half way press the shutter see if the focus can be achieved.
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I also use this with my 5DII. I just tested it and the camera will refocus before the shot. If you don't want that, you can just turn off auto-focus on the lens.
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Its a macro lens. Try getting as close as posible , you almost have to be touching the object with the lens for it to focus
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Hi Marc,Sorry, I have not even been able to use mine since it arrived broken, andfotodiox was unable to help me.But, have you tried extra lighting fromdifferent angles? This usually helps.
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Turn the little black thing on the end of the lens a little at a time, that will focus. Then u can move the Cera up or down to get it to where u want it to see.
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check your lens for fingerprints. Got a bunch of pix one time blurry because of that.
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Camera has auto focus. Push shutter button down a little way which lets camera focus on principle object. Then push all the way. Lag should markedly decrease. When you push the shutter all the way initially, the camera goes nuts trying to focus and take photo. Hope this helps
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Does this happen in auto focus mode? Does this happen as your adjusting the focal length? Maybe place the camera on a tripod and see if it occurs. I am certain the focus ring should not move unless it is manipulated.
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Find with that lens you have to get very close and use tripod or be steady. Use a shorter lens.
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I brought it to the Grand Canyon and really needed to hold it still to get clear pictures. It's difficult to do because the lense is so much heavier than the camera. You should practice working the camera while holding the lense before you try to take that special shot. Also, the lense doesn't focus anymore - it's not built to last. I think I paid $20 and got some interesting photos. When everything is working properly, it takes a great close-up!
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I have the same equipment. The situation you describe is not normal in any lens mounted in any camera. But this combination lens/camera use to do it. Put the lens and the camera on manual focus, because the autofocus in this lens on this camera is a nightmare. But in manual mode, this lens is pristine, wonderful.
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I leave the i-Contrast turned ON. That might help. I also find when I use the ZOOM I need to give it a second or two to focus and then I can take the photo. Still learning too but love this camera!!!!
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I just perchased the H20. I'm use to having a view finder. I thought there may be a way torig some kind of sighting device. The camera already has a means of sighting in. Looking fromthe rear of the camera, there is an elbow formed to the left side of the flash "hump". If youbracket your subject in this elbow it'll pretty much end up dead center of your shot. Hey, it'snot hi-tech but the method works.
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It just doesnt seem like any of my pictures are focused well and that includes ones taken on a tripod with IS turned off of course. I keep reading and trying everything to no avail. I may contact Olympus and see if something is wrong with the camera. I entered a question about my problems in a forum and the responses were so cruel that I wont ever go back to that forum. There is a review that says the E520 pics can be soft... does that mean out of focus too?
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Hello,Maybe try turning flash off, if you haven't already. There is also a macro mode built in this camera to account for close up shots. Hope this helps. :)
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Yes, you have full camera function. Exposure and focus function is normal. When mounting on the camera it is possible to turn past the proper alignment of electrical contacts and if so the aperature will not work, just dont turn past the correct alignment.