pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

That would be great. I didn't think there was anything "little" downunder. :lol: The Foster's we get here are in quart cans like oil for your car. :thumbup:

caroledwau

I'll have to check out my bottle shop I have never seen cans that large. Maybe they are just for export.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

You are in focus shutter mode; your shutter won't fire until you achieve focus. You can change this in your settings.

caroledwau

Thank you. How do I do this? Carole

saycheese Loc: By the Big Lake in West Michigan

Glad you are here.Tons and tons of helpful folks here to help you enjoy your new-found hobby!!

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

What mode are you using?

elfieh Loc: Southern Alberta, CAN

On the dial, move it to TV, that is Shutter speed priority... that means you select the shutter by moving the wheel and the camera will figure out the best aperture (opening of lens).
Have a great day!
elfieh

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

Not for export but for experts. :lol: I think I've seen them in Atlanta. I only buy the cheapest American beer. I bought one as a novelty item and one of my sorry friends drank it. :roll: :thumbdown:

caroledwau

Thank you glad to be here.

caroledwau

While I am learning I am on automatic mode

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Check the manual. You want to look for instructions on how to switch from
One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF. Maybe someone reading this who has the same model camera can tell you how to do that or at least tell you the page on which to find the instructions.

In the meantime, I would echo recommendations to start shooting in either aperture or shutter priority modes. Also, when your camera loses foces and the shutter fails to fire, try holding the shutter 1/2 way down for a few seconds; some cameras, if they can't achieve focus will automatically switch to Servo AF after two or three seconds.

Finally, make sure you are actually in Automatic mode and not in Program mode; they are significantly different!

caroledwau

Thank you Bill I actually have my manual here with me next to the computer so can look up points people give to me. This forum is excellent.
Caole

alggomas Loc: Wales, United Kingdom.

Agree with postings.
Welcome.

Georgews Loc: Wellington, New Zealand

Hi, If the subject is closer to the camera than the minimum focussing distance the shutter will not fire - step back a bit.
To get a closer focus there are a range of things you can do. First (and cheapest) is to invest in a +1 and a +2 dioptre filter set. These can be used singly or together to decrease your minimum focus distance. Shouldn't set you back more than $20 or so. Make sure you get the size to fit the filter thread on your lens. Just screw them to the front and see the difference.
Other more (much) expensive ways are to buy a macro lense or automatic extension tubes which fit between the lens and the camera.
Use a tripod - it is well nigh impossible to handhold the camera steady for macro shots.
Get off the green setting - you have no control over the shutter speed or aperture with that - program lets you change them whilst automatically setting the exposure. But I would reccommend using either shutter priority or fill manual exposure.
Also use manual focus - that way you focus on what you want, not what the camera thinks you want. There is a very shallow depth of focus in macro and you want to be able to place the focus point where you want it.
Most of these points have been covered above but take control of the focussing and exposure.
Good luck - would love to see how you get on!!

Georgews Loc: Wellington, New Zealand

Me again - you caould always set the camera focus point to be a single point if you really want to use autofocus. That way you can place the point where you want to focus. The depth of focus in macro is s0metimes down to a millimetre or so. If you go manual focus you can change the focal point by moving the camera in and out in very small amounts