What is the focus distance of this camera? Is there a way to re-focus it to take pictuers of objects that are 10cm (or 4") away?
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It's a fixed-focus camera. But for less than $30, it's inexpensive to experiment with. Some folks are doing really interesting things with the Pi Camera Module, including modifying it to mount other lenses (which might get you to your focal distance goals). See this page, for example: http://www.truetex.com/raspberrypi
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it has an auto focus feature I think. I'm taking pictures of basil plants for a timelapse project and the plants are about 2 feet away, seems to focus OK. Here's the documentation for the camera, your answer may be there: http://www.raspberrypi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/RaspiCam-Documentation.pdf
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No. You have to be pretty close for it to focus. It is great for taking pictures of flowers and jewelry.
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You have to be really close to what you're taking a picture of. Like 1cm away if not less.
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You really don't want to get closer than 3 feet from your subject. There's an equation you can use for 3D: multiply the interocular (the distance between the middle of the lenses) and multiply by 30. In the case of the TD10, the interocular is 31mm. 31x30=930mm, or 36.6 inches, or just over 3 feet.The Panasonic Z10000 has a macro mode that works really well, but it is a pricier camera.
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To my knowledge there isn't any way to manually focus these cameras. I bought mine as a refurbished unit and it has an incredibly clear image. You might have to contact Samsung.
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I found it to be very slow focusing at distances of less than 10 feet, since the depth of field is so wide and the camera (Canon T3i) gets confused. Manual focus works better in those situations, and is quickly changed with the forward/reverse clutch of the focusing ring itself. Tamron lenses have a very tiny focus mode switch to hunt for.
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Michele, you should have no problem with that distance. I have used it the camera as close as 3" and as far as 50 yards. Good luck.
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I have the same problem with this camera. Focus is soft and there are noticeable chromatic aberrations (aura you're talking about), there's also noticeable barrel effect (people look wider off-center). Honestly, optics is pretty bad on this camera. The focusing system also seems to be hit and miss but mostly miss. I set mine in manual mode with center focusing and even then the image is far from what I'm used to call "in focus". I'm surprised this camera is rated this high. My older Canon S410 takes consistently better images.
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Depending on the lens you get, it takes wonderful close ups. My wife uses the 55mm lens that is standard with the camera, but she says that the 10 to 55mm would be better!
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It is great at taking ultra close up photos. You have to use the camera zoomed back to wide angle which is no big deal. You can shoot and area of about two inches wide by 1.5 in high. Great camera overall too. Feel free to contact me if you have further questions. Jim R. MPC
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I have yet to try this camera at night. It does, however, work well in low light conditions. I would say that the range for good images is around 15 feet, but this camera does not have the same high resolution as a normal point and shoot.
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There is a Macro Mode option. How close you can get to your subject depends on the zoom setting. It ranges from 0.4 inches to 2.0 inches from the lens, according to the user manual.
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No manual focus like a camera lens. However, the auto focus does well. The clarity is also good out around maybe 10-15 feet from the camera.
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Hi j michael, I suggest checking on the distnace of your camera to your subject to avoid blur and out of focus shots. Thanks_Mitch
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You can set the camera to macrozoom and get as close as you need to get-just play with the distance because it automatically centers the photo.
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Hi Decha, Minimum focus distance for the Sony RX100 is rated at 5cm (2 inches). Hope this helps! Keep shooting ~ zkot
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It is approximately 10 feet. If you want a close up range monocular, you will need to look for another one that is available on Amazon. If a binocular is not a problem, I highly recommend the Pentax Papilio. It has fantastic close up focus. It is like having a stereomicroscope in your hands.