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Can't quite get the hang of this new macro lens

laurentyvanlaurentyvan Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭
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Sigh, I just can't get sharp detail-everything I try seems to be slightly out of focus.

I'm not sure whether or not the camera needs to be in macro mode or not with the macro lens.

I selected one of my nicer toners I really haven't been able to image (without the optional macro lens) due to its small size. Just frustrated-any suggestions?
One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics
is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato

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  • AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    I had a similar problem at first with tiny coins like those Maundy issues. Try backing away from the coin just a bit (readjust the tripod height) and see if the focus is better. I know, it makes little sense, but it worked for me. Also, when dealing with little coins, a remote trigger is necessary. If you don't have one, use the self-timer feature to eliminate any jiggle from your finger pushing the button manually.
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  • laurentyvanlaurentyvan Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭
    Thanks auld one, I'm off to try out your suggestions.image
    One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics
    is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato
  • rhound1977rhound1977 Posts: 2,504
    If you can find somewhere else to host the image other than the forum which is limited to 50Kb, that is helpful as well..... image
  • laurentyvanlaurentyvan Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭
    rhound-can you gave me a brief overview of your suggestion-pic hosting?

    Laurent
    One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics
    is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato
  • rhound1977rhound1977 Posts: 2,504


    << <i>rhound-can you gave me a brief overview of your suggestion-pic hosting?

    Laurent >>



    I use my ISP WEB space and load them there as an example:

    This image is hosted here >>>> http://home.ec.rr.com/gemsbyglenn/AA OTHER IMAGES/DSCN0042.jpg

    and looks like this>>>>> image

    I don't know is that any help?
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