Macro
In most models the macro setting is denoted by an image of a flower. Images of flowers are easily the most common subject of macro photography. The macro setting dramatically narrows the field of focus of an image and requires you to move the camera very close towards the subject. How close you can get and still be able to focus depends on the camera’s ability. Your manual will tell you the minimum and maximum distances at which your macro setting is effective. If you can’t focus, step back and use zoom but this increases the chance of camera shake.
Increasing the ISO means you will be able to use faster shutter speeds and smaller apertures but will increase grain. A tripod or some means of steadying the camera is essential as camera shake is common. Using a remote trigger is an ideal way to avoid this problem.
Macro work requires the right amount and direction of light, the built in flash will rarely work successfully so you will need to rely on and manipulate natural light or use a hotshoe flash.
When using the viewfinder of digital camera for macro shooting you can encounter a parallax error so use the LCD screen to compose the image. You also need to careful of perspective distortions.
Specialised macro lenses can be purchased for both film and digital camera models.
Online Resources for learning more about Macro Photography:
Shortcourses.com Exploring Close Up Photography
eDigitalPhoto Getting the Most out of Macro Mode
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