Shooting Macro w/ the Canon SX130is - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX130IS-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/dp/B003ZSHNG8/ref=/ref=cm_cd_f_pb_tAccording to this site, http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SX130IS/SX130ISA.HTM, Macro can be set manually for this camera. Can someone please tell me where to find that setting? "As for focusing, the Canon SX130 delivers several choices there as well. In Macro, it is capable of focusing on objects as close as 0.4 inches (1cm). You can enter into Macro focusing manually or the camera will do it for you automatically while shooting in Auto, which is nice." Shooting Macro w/ the Canon SX130is - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX130IS-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/dp/B003ZSHNG8/ref=/ref=cm_cd_f_pb_tAccording to this site,... » Read More Shooting Macro w/ the Canon SX130is - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX130IS-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/dp/B003ZSHNG8/ref=/ref=cm_cd_f_pb_tAccording to this site, http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SX130IS/SX130ISA.HTM, Macro can be set manually for this camera. Can someone please tell me where to find that setting? "As for focusing, the Canon SX130 delivers several choices there as well. In Macro, it is capable of focusing on objects as close as 0.4 inches (1cm). You can enter into Macro focusing manually or the camera will do it for you automatically while shooting in Auto, which is nice." « Show Less
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Under the manual focus setting, you can still press the button half way down as normal, then fine tune your focus with the wheel. You will be able to then turn it to the area needed for macro range.
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I got better macro results with Auto Mode.Press the round plastic thumb ring at the 9:00 O'clock position and you will see a choice for Macro Mode, but this choice isn't available in Auto or Easy Modes.
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There is a 65mm MACRO lens that apparently lets you get to millimeters close. The two Panny lenes I have -- the 20 and the 12.5 both let you get quite close, but they aren't macro lenses. Check on the Olympus site. There are a couple of specifically macro lenses. That's my next lens. I love macro shooting. But those tow panny lenses aren't bad at all. Adorama has (I believe ALL of the lenses, both Panasonic and Olympus) for 4/3 format, so it's another place to look. Read the specs and see what they tell you. I do know the 65mm macro gets very good reviews from users.
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It has a good close up setting - I use it to take macro shots and they turn out well. The details are sharp and clear for my use but the macros my daughter takes with her inter-changeable lens camera would fall under the category of professional.
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It depends what you mean by macro. A lot of people mean close up. On the camera itself, one can set it for flowers or portrait. One can also purchase a number of actual macro lenses (1:1 or 1:20, life size or half life size) called by Nikon micro lenses. The closest is 40mm, and one has to stand very close to the subject in order to get that. Not so great if you want to photograph bees on flowers. Bryan Peterson wrote a book Understanding Close-up Photography which is excellent. He recommends a 200mm, both heavy and costly. I myself love to photograph flowers, and I have a 40mm, 85mm and 105mm. For me that's enough. Nikon has a sale on many lenses until the end of March, 2015. Good luck. It depends what you mean by macro. A lot of people mean close up. On the camera itself, one can set it for flowers or portrait. One can also purchase a number of actual macro lenses (1:1 or 1:20, life size or half life size) called by Nikon micro lenses. The closest is 40mm, and one has to stand very close to the subject in order to get that. Not so great if you want to photograph bees on flowers. Bryan Peterson wrote a book Understanding Close-up Photography which is excellent. He recommends a 200mm, both heavy and costly. I myself love to photograph flowers, and I have a 40mm, 85mm and... » Read More It depends what you mean by macro. A lot of people mean close up. On the camera itself, one can set it for flowers or portrait. One can also purchase a number of actual macro lenses (1:1 or 1:20, life size or half life size) called by Nikon micro lenses. The closest is 40mm, and one has to stand very close to the subject in order to get that. Not so great if you want to photograph bees on flowers. Bryan Peterson wrote a book Understanding Close-up Photography which is excellent. He recommends a 200mm, both heavy and costly. I myself love to photograph flowers, and I have a 40mm, 85mm and 105mm. For me that's enough. Nikon has a sale on many lenses until the end of March, 2015. Good luck. « Show Less
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Your probably too close for what the lense your using can handle. Have you tried auto focus? For macro shots its almost easier to use anyways.
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It has both macro and super macro settings, and I think it works great, especially for this price range. Flowers? No problem. Bugs? Might be more of a problem, unless you can get them to pose for you! I often take close-up photos of toy cars, and most of the time it shows more detail in the photo than I ever see when I examine them, even with my glasses on!
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It lacks macro capability and its closest focus distance is 5 feet. If you can fill the frame with an object at that distance you can use it. If you need to get closer, you need to consider a lens with macro capability. I put the lens on my camera to verify the above comment and you can fill the frame with an object approximately four inches square (not four square inches) zoomed to 300mm at its closest focus distance. A tripod will maximize sharpness. Hope this helps.
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How does the macro fit on the camera? The fisheye part threads on but doesn't take focused pictures, the macro and fisheye doesn't seem to have any way to fit on? This came with NO instruction manual so I'm at a bit of a loss.
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Hello Amy. I see that you've not gotten a reply yet for a few days. I own the Canon SX130is camera that is nearly identical to that of the next version, the SX150is. I even owned the previous model of mine now, SX120is. THe only reason for the upgrade was to get HD video and stereo sound. Other than that, I loved that camera too. I've not studied the others you are deciding on but just looked them over. THere's not a "night & day" major difference between them. Differences of 2x zoom power is not major IMHO. Frames per second in burst mode shooting is. Size may be a factor too. But I can tell you why I like my camera. A manual flip up flash allows unmistakeable control over the flash and keeps the camera from waisting power charging for a flash that you didn't need for that shot. The option of complete manual settings is a must. And the advantage of using AA batteries gives you limitless flexibility of power. Don't let the negative reviews tell you that you cannot take lots of photos with this camera. If you get some high capacity rechargable batteries and enough for an extra set, you'll be good. Several here have recommended Sanyo Eneloop brand cells. That they come precharged and hold that charge for extended periods of storage time. A friend of mine used them and swears by them. I use Ansmann 2850 mAh batteries (which are higher capacity) and they give me nearly 200 more shots in my Canon SX20is than what is rated in the camera manual.
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I assume you mean macro photos... well... the macro lense is very good, and you can approach the subject up to 1 cm if necessary... I make a x2 zoom and still use the macro with a better and wider perspective. The only problem is when you use the macro with flash, in which case a horrible shadow will appear in the lower part of the picture. To avoid that I focus the subject on the superior 1/3 of the frame and then afterwards I crop the image. With a photograph of 20 mp even the crop one is still usable.
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Hi Donna: Yes, there is a remote shutter release for Fuji cameras. It is the Fuji RR-80, and if you just search on Amazon for "Fuji RR-80," it should pull up. As for macro, the kit lens that comes with the X-A1, although a terrific lens, does not focus very closely (I believe it is about 30cm). There is a macro lens that Fuji sells (it is a 60mm macro), but it is relatively pricey. Some of the other standard Fuji lenses have a minimum focusing distance that is less than the kit lens here, but none (other than then 60mm macro lens) is a true macro. Finally, Sigma has announced just recently that they will be selling lenses for the Fuji X-mount system, so it will be interesting to see if a more inexpensive macro lens will be among their offerings. But the X mount system is a truly amazing platform for shooting, and the X-A1 is the perfect way to get into it at a very reasonable price. I still use the kit lens, even though I have some of the other more expensive "XF" Fuji lenses, along with the others because its performance is so good, and because it is so light!
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You push the little black flash button in the back that allows the camera to autoflash. This isn't a timing issue for me because if you need a flash that fast the camera won't take the picture anyway. This is a small camera better quality than the pocket cameras in that range. The zoom is great and photo quality is also wonderful. I have two larger cameras the PowerShot SX10 IS it is my medium camera better than this one but again speed isn't going to work for action shots. If speed is required then you need to look into the EOS range. I have the Rebel xTi but my upgrade will probably be the EOS 60D. I hope this helps! You push the little black flash button in the back that allows the camera to autoflash. This isn't a timing issue for me because if you need a flash that fast the camera won't take the picture anyway. This is a small camera better quality than the pocket cameras in that range. The zoom is great and photo quality is also wonderful. I have two larger cameras the PowerShot SX10 IS it is my medium camera better than this one but again speed isn't going to work for action shots. If speed is required then you need to look into the EOS range. I have the Rebel xTi but my upgrade will probably be... » Read More You push the little black flash button in the back that allows the camera to autoflash. This isn't a timing issue for me because if you need a flash that fast the camera won't take the picture anyway. This is a small camera better quality than the pocket cameras in that range. The zoom is great and photo quality is also wonderful. I have two larger cameras the PowerShot SX10 IS it is my medium camera better than this one but again speed isn't going to work for action shots. If speed is required then you need to look into the EOS range. I have the Rebel xTi but my upgrade will probably be the EOS 60D. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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I don't think you would. My point-and-shoot Canon takes great close-up photos in macro mode. I need one of these, however, for my DSLR camera, where you would attach a macro lens for close-up pics.
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I can focus down to about 1/2" from the lens with very good clarity. The problem may be your ability to get good lighting on the object. I do not know how small your object is. I used a AAA battery as an object and got good focus. The camera does have a macro function for close shots.I recommend backing off about 6-8 inches and using a little zoom for a close up. Auto focus produced a good image on my camera.
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So this is a major concession in comparison with much less expensive cameras' focusing distances of one to two inches. Anyone with ideas as to why this is so. I used a Nikkormat with a Nikon macro lens for many years and have considered a Nikon digital body to allow continued use of the lens. Anyone with any thoughts on marrying such different technologies?
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About to try. Had to print 142pg manual from the web.Claims shots from 1.2 inches are good.This is a compact, though, not an SLR with specialty macro lenses...
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This should work for you without a macro lens.In macro mode I was able to take a picture 1 inch from the subject. At 1 inch you begin to shadow the subject, I would suggest stay at least 2 inches away and use a little zoom or with 12.1 Megapixels you can afford to zoom and crop on the PC.