Originally Posted by
Bear
sometimes it just as well to stand back, and zoom in(in regular mode), especially when photographing skiddish little creatures like butterflies, stand back and zoom in
with the close-up(they call it macro, not sure if my camera qualifies in that category), flower icon on the settings, it won't likely (if it's anything like mine) allow much zoom, very little actually when close up
and one of the best things I've found is that 2 second delay, which allows you to steady up and aim while the camera snaps, instead of having to be pressing on that darn button. This works exceptionally well on very intricate close-ups, and very distant full zoom shots such as the moon without a tripod. In those two cases I'll usually even hold my breath while the camera snaps
bear, your kodak z650 does indeed have a macro mode (flower icon) setting but you need to be within the limits of the specs for razor sharp images.
fully zoomed out your camera in macro mode will only focus and lock in on the object as long as it is 12cm (4-3/4") away from the front of the lens
closer than 4-3/4" will always result in a soft or blurry image.
if you zoom in with macro mode your object must be 1.2m (47-1/4") away and the maximum range is 2.1m (82-11/16")
the z650 does not have a manual focus option so you need to use the "spot" or "center zone" focus setting when in macro so the camera knows what to zero in on.
a tripod or copystand will help nail "the shot" when the countdown timer is used to fire the shutter so hand held camera shake is eliminated.
nice lightning catch
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