Does anyone take pictures of jewelry with this camera? I am looking for one with a good macro function to get good close-ups without too much light
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HS30 has the best macro capability among superzooms. If you want maximum magnification, set the FL to 150mm then macro mode at around 3-4 inches away. If you want some flares on your jewerly, set the aperture to f/5.6-f/8.0 in program mode. Point some light on the jewerly and don't use FLASH unless you have a diffuser.
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Excellent camera for macro shots, just make sure you use a tripod.I sell alot of stuff online and this camera really takes some great closeups.
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Yes. I just completed shooting many pieces of jewelry for a catalog. The Macro lens was great.
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I recommend this camera for macro shots, if you can check out some photos g+ sample with this camera, consider also that were processed in Adobe lihgtroomRecomiendo esta cámara para tomas macro, si tienes g+ puedes revisar algunas fotos de ejemplo con esta cámara, considera ademas que fueron procesadas en adobe lihgtroomhttps://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/115687426896842226487/albums/5739930695540431201
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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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I haven't taken any photographs of jewellery , but I can say that it has a reasonably good macro mode. It also works well in low lights (especially in the EXR mode).
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I honestly havn't taken jewelry pictures, but i have taken many macro shots and i am really impressed with the macro function. Flowers, insects, etc. have been excellent in my opinion. Never found too much light a problem. Hope this helps a little.
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I've had the camera for almost a year but haven't played with it much just been busy. I did however take some pictures of my rings and if taken on certain settings and no flash the photos were fine and looked good. Not sure off the top of my head what settings. From what I have done with the camera I LOVE it. I'm a beginner with this whole photography thing and the pictures turn out great.
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I bought, then returned this camera. Look at the D3300 - a newer and better model. I suggest you try out the kit lens for macro shots before you purchase a specific macro lens.
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Shots should be decent but not stellar. I never thought of this camera as macro and I wouldn't use the 24-42mm-zoom lens for macro shots. The lean is weak. The camera is fine though and if you find a better lens it should work.
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Well, I think it's great. For a lot of my macro/close-up shots, I use this camera instead of my mirrorless cameras. It'll let you get in darned close.Bill
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Yes, it is excellent! The Pro Low Light setting when using Macro mode makes it a snap for indoor close up shots!
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the macro is very good, you can see veins on a flower less than an inch across. The only issue I found is with lighting, when you are shooting macros in low light, the onboard flash will be partially blocked...in these cases, I back up a few inches and crop in post production, you don't lose much if any definition. It is also very touchy about focusing in tight spaces, a trick I have used is to use my fingers beside my subject, focus on my fingers then move the camera while holding the focus. all that aside, I love this camera, it truly does it all...macro to sports. Highly recommend. the macro is very good, you can see veins on a flower less than an inch across. The only issue I found is with lighting, when you are shooting macros in low light, the onboard flash will be partially blocked...in these cases, I back up a few inches and crop in post production, you don't lose much if any definition. It is also very touchy about focusing in tight spaces, a trick I have used is to use my fingers beside my subject, focus on my fingers then move the camera while holding the focus. all that aside, I love this camera, it truly does it all...macro to sports. Highly... » Read More the macro is very good, you can see veins on a flower less than an inch across. The only issue I found is with lighting, when you are shooting macros in low light, the onboard flash will be partially blocked...in these cases, I back up a few inches and crop in post production, you don't lose much if any definition. It is also very touchy about focusing in tight spaces, a trick I have used is to use my fingers beside my subject, focus on my fingers then move the camera while holding the focus. all that aside, I love this camera, it truly does it all...macro to sports. Highly recommend. « Show Less
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I have this problem But I don't understand your solution, Bruce. Could you or someone explain it again please?You appear to be saying that if the camera is at something like a standard focal length you can choose both Macro and MF. But you can't - not on mine anyway!In my experience, the camera will not focus below 1ft. The image stays blurred and often the yellow central focus frame will display a question mark.Auto-focus does not work in Macro either - so to all practical purposes the camera has no Macro mode. If someone has a fix for this I'd be very interested.
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Hello Michael, The macro function on this camera is a nice feature. I have used this on floral pics. And other christmas decorations. I find you may like it for the price.
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Any photos developed yet? My one concern is low light photographs...Just wondering about quality and ease of use. How easy are the automatic features to use?
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Thanks so much for the excellent review info..especially the macro section!!..You just sold me on this camera!...after weeks of searching!
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Yes! You screw it off completely! It shows up blurry if you're trying to take normal pictures, but when you angle the camera close to something, its supposed to focus and look zoomed in! Keep trying, or look up info about macro lenses!
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Thank you for your response. I seem to do OK with close up but longer focal lengths give me a hard time. I may send it in just for them to check it out. I like the camera but I havent ever been so stymied before.
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Sacha, its got a decent zoom for such a tiny camera, but at full zoom ranges the images can get grainy. However for medium zoom, regular and macro, the image quality is really great. I like it as a point and shoot.
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It has proved to be really effective and useful. I photograph jewelry and I only have an OK camera and the photos come out great. I have never tried using my iPhone to take pics. I do t think you will be disappointed. Pretty simple set up but it works.
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It can take good macro photos but has some issues attempting that in low light. Get a real macro setup if that's your primary interest.
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I would recommend a macro lens instead of this... I have both and my macro lens ALWAYS takes better shots! And the macro lens was cheaper! I just got the one with a magnetic ring that goes on my iPhone! Hope this helped!
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Hello, Maybe try turning flash off, if you haven't already. There is also a macro mode built in this camera to account for close up shots. Hope this helps. :)