Macro or 'close-u-p'?
Aug 14, 2013 10:12:11 #
I own and enjoy using the Canon SX-50 but am curious about the 'macro' use. The camera has a macro setting, but even without setting the camera in macro, you can move in so close to the object and actually touch it with the lens, and get a 'macro' shot. What I'm wondering is what is the difference when you set it in the macro setting, compared to not setting it as such?
Aug 14, 2013 10:40:28 #
I don't use Canons so I can't comment directly. But generally macros are valued not just because of close up but they have better sharpness out to the edges. Virtually any lens will be pretty sharp in the center.
Aug 14, 2013 10:43:41 #
I don't know about the Canon SX-50, but on my compact cameras when I set to "macro mode", the camera simply chooses a shutter speed/f-stop combination that is more suitable for macro photography.
Aug 14, 2013 17:24:23 #
Try test shots of the same subject to see if the depth of field is affected.
Aug 14, 2013 17:28:41 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Try test shots of the same subject to see if the depth of field is affected.
Thanks All, I'll check further into it. All this new learning hurts my tired, old, brain :D
Aug 14, 2013 17:42:51 #
I believe that when set to macro or supermacro the camera focusses quicker than when macro is off.
Aug 14, 2013 17:44:11 #
TonyB wrote:
I believe that when set to macro or supermacro the camera focusses quicker than when macro is off.
That could very well be, Tony. Thanks... I'll check it out.
Aug 15, 2013 07:33:44 #
Papa Joe wrote:
I own and enjoy using the Canon SX-50 but am curious about the 'macro' use. The camera has a macro setting, but even without setting the camera in macro, you can move in so close to the object and actually touch it with the lens, and get a 'macro' shot. What I'm wondering is what is the difference when you set it in the macro setting, compared to not setting it as such?
Macro settings on cameras/compacts and/or zooms that claim macro capabilities, don't actually do macro, as that starts at a 1:1 magnification and is only accomplished by using a real macro lens or modifiers to give you to that magnification.
Aug 15, 2013 09:19:02 #
Papa Joe wrote:
All this new learning hurts my tired, old, brain :D
I know the feeling!
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