could one of those SLR - like cameras (not SLR) be able to work? thanks for responding! If you're using a typical SLR, there are two ways to do it. Most lenses work best when the object is at least 12 inches away. If you want to be able to get right down to the object, then you need a lens with "macro" focusing ability; this allows the object to be within a couple of centimeters of the lens.
Otherwise, use your typical 28-80 zoom and simply zoom in on the object until the desired composition is acquired. 52x, thats one of the best you can get. You can do whale-watch, and look right into whale's eye from miles away. What Type of camera? I have a 35 mm SLR camera and if you get close to the object and focus like any other picturre it should have the subject in focus. Hope this helps macro
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I have a non-SLR but it has a macro feature built-in. You need a macro lens.
I have a digital now (not SLR). It has the macro feature on it. (it's a picture of a flower) When I turn the dial to the "flower," it's in macro mode and I can take close-up pix. Usually a macro lens is used on SLRs and DSLRs; however, there are "filters" that are screwed to the front end of cameras that permit close-up photos to be taken.
Let me clarify, these are more or less lenses that are attached to the front lens, not "filters" since they do not eliminate colors but actually magnify like a close-up lens. So, they are not filters in the true sense of the word, but are made by filter companies.
Hoya Filters makes a set as well as Tiffen Filters AND Cokin Filters. Go to a large camera shop with your camera and ask the salesperson to assist you. Don't be bashful, ask for advice and suggestions; that's gives the salesperson a chance to show off and justify his salary to his employers (humor).
It is highly recommended that you use a tripod to eliminate camera shake that is greatly magnified with a macro lens or a telephoto lens (as suggested but it is not the same as a macro lens or even the more expensive method of using extension tubes) or the suggested "filters." 4 times zoom lens use a good camera There are several ways to do it:
First, you can get a macro lens and they come with varying macro capabilities.
Second, you can use extenstion tubs on your standard, or any other lens, that will give you macro capabilities. Some will work withyour camer's light meter, others will not.
Third, and one of the best options in my mind, would be to get a bellows attachment that will work with you camer'smetering system. There are other aspects to the bellows that make it attractive, you can get a slide copier that fits on the end of it, so therefore, if your parents have slides, you can make prints out of them.
I have a macro lens, an after market lens, a zoom with a clamping mechanism built in so as the zoom loosens, you can tighten it down and it will not slip.
You should do your macro shots with a tripod. macro, wide angle, or telephoto area all good, most verstaile is telephoto because you can get very close up without actually being close. A macro is made for close ups and wide angle is well...wide angle.
Some lenses you can fin are telephoto/macro.
It depends on your camera and if your really going to use the lense alot.
If your going to be taking alot of photos, not just closeup, i would invest in a telelphoto, or telepohot/macro.
I use just the lense my SLR came with and it comes out with wonderful closeups, but I am saving up for a telephoto.
Use the closeup/macro shot on your SLR to make the photo very clear easiest is a digital camera set to macro, on a tripod. You could use the timer instead of the button to make sure you don't move the camera while taking the shot.
on an SLR you can get "extension tubes" to use with the standard lens (50mm). These are hollow tubes which move the lens away from the camera body to let you focus much closer up. Again a tripod is a good idea and use a cable shutter release or the timer.
PS do not use the "digital zoom", only "optical zoom" as the digital one loses resolution. | 