I have misplaced by instructions....how do I set the camera on macro (the lil flower)?
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Hi Melissa, With the camera switched on and the dial on to set to auto (green), you press the bottom 'arm' of the cross-shaped button on the back, with the flower and 'MF' on it. Keep pressing until the flower appears on the screen. Hope that helps!
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Hi, Melissa;The 590 is a jewel and very capable except for it's narrow full field or wide angle ability. You can add a lens to improve this and macro capabilities with the 590 lens adapter. But to access the internal macro setting and get the distance specs, the best place is the Owner's Manual, found at: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0400000016/01/PSA590IS_CUG_EN.pdf (This file probably requires Acrobat Reader to display right.)This link should take you to the Canon USA support website and your manual. The 590 is simple and powerful. I loved mine for years and finally replaced it with an SX130is. But I sometimes still miss the 590. Louis Hi, Melissa;The 590 is a jewel and very capable except for it's narrow full field or wide angle ability. You can add a lens to improve this and macro capabilities with the 590 lens adapter. But to access the internal macro setting and get the distance specs, the best place is the Owner's Manual, found at: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0400000016/01/PSA590IS_CUG_EN.pdf (This file probably requires Acrobat Reader to display right.)This link should take you to the Canon USA support website and your manual. The 590 is simple and powerful. I loved mine for years and... » Read More Hi, Melissa;The 590 is a jewel and very capable except for it's narrow full field or wide angle ability. You can add a lens to improve this and macro capabilities with the 590 lens adapter. But to access the internal macro setting and get the distance specs, the best place is the Owner's Manual, found at: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0400000016/01/PSA590IS_CUG_EN.pdf (This file probably requires Acrobat Reader to display right.)This link should take you to the Canon USA support website and your manual. The 590 is simple and powerful. I loved mine for years and finally replaced it with an SX130is. But I sometimes still miss the 590. Louis « Show Less
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Hi, Melissa. Sorry, I bought that camera for my mom and I have hardly used it.
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The user guide says to use the up and down to select the litle flower symbol, and the mountain symbol to cancel. You can can download the entire user guide at: http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_a_series/powershot_a590_is#BrochuresAndManuals Be sure and copy and paste all the info in the link above. For some reason beyond my control, Amazon didn't complete the hyperlink fully.
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make sure you activate the "remote commander" control, situated in the main menu on the camera.hope that works
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D. King here again. WakkyWabbit is correct. I have the camera here and if you follow the Wabbit's instructions exactly you can do it. Don't skip a step or it won't work. Wakky is a lot more intuitive than the user manual.
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Use Super Macro mode and make sure you have excellent indoor lighting if doing this indoors. Otherwise, use a light box or set up outside. :)
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Hi, this Sony Cybersgot DSCW800 do have a settings for macro shot. It is a preset settings under "Scene Recognition". As for the ISO, you can set it manually, ranging from Auto, ISO 100 to ISO 3200. Hope this helps. -Ely
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It's pretty simple. It has a quick menu that you can scroll through and set, just use the 4 buttons around the Menu/set center button. or you can click the iA button on the top right for fully auto operation. I like to use quick menu and set my preferences. The iA button does all the settings for you automatically. Just play around with the main menu & the quick menu and use the 4 buttons around the main menu button to navigate around. I love this little point & shoot camera. Hope this helps.
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Unfortunetly I haven't figured that out myself. I only installed the camera 2 days ago and am working out the details right now. I am going to have a friend translate the on screen menu so I can figure out how to use it better
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If the subject is moving, hit the scene button (just right of the screen on the camera) twice and chose the third icon from the left on the top row (action shots). For any shot it is important to choose which Scene fits what you are shooting. Another important function is to hit the +/_ side just to the right of the OK button. You can then set up or down to set what used to be known as the F-stop, how much light is introduced. Those 2 functions are pretty much all I use on this camera. And I have been getting some really nice shots. This camera is the best camera I have used!
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Not sure anymore. This was my first camera I purchased and don't have reference to the menu or instructions anymore. I would set it at its highest setting and work down from there. I now purchased a dual camera cam and like it much better. Nothing wrong with the one you bought, I burnt mine up with the wrong cord, my bad.
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You have to have the camera set to where you want it focused before using the remote. Basically, make sure the autofocus is where you want it and working before using the remote. Hope that helps!
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The following instructions are all given assuming that you are looking at the back of the camera. While the camera is on, press the TOP LEFT (OK) button once to stop recording. Then press the BOTTOM LEFT (Mode) button Twice, this brings you to the menu. Press the TOP RIGHT (Up) button Once, then press the TOP LEFT (OK) button Once to switch to the Settings tab. Once on the Settings tab press the BOTTOM RIGHT (Down) button Once. Then press the TOP LEFT (OK) button UNTIL you see the language you desire displayed on the screen (the whole menu changes language as you cycle through the options). I'm giving you these instructions out of memory, so if it doesn't work, let me know and I'll verify the steps with my cam.
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the macro setting isnt exactly the best, most of the time it turns out blurry - works best about 6 inches away, but the super macro mode seems to work better - for as close as about 2-3 inches. I know this probably isn't the most helpful response, but ive only had the camera for about a few days, this is just what ive noticed.
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I thought the same thing... after looking at it closely, you have to unscrew the wide angle lens off the bottom piece, which then becomes your macro lens. Hope that helps !
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lens on camera must be at widest focal length, and macro setting if your lens has that option! if it still does not focus, you mite need spacer ring!
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There is a macro setting(alongside the indoor, sunset, portrait etc. settings) and also you can switch to macro on the auto setting.
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Dear Connie, the easyest way is to take the batery out, wait some minutes and then, reinsert it and push the turnon/of button. The first dat the camera will ask is right the date. The other way is to press the menu button and search for the Date & time settings. Good luck!
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On the top of the camera do I leave the switch kept on the Green Camera? I don't know which setting that should be on either. Do I use the flash with the flower button? Need more light? I don't know what my image quality should be set on or my image size, should it be set on portair, number of pixels to use. Sorry so much, but this camera is new and I can't figure it out. So frustrating. Thanks for answering.