OT Camera help

Jason25 · 02-24-2008, 09:03 PM

Ok I know I don't have the best camera out right now. I have a Kodak easy shareZ650 6.1 megapixels. Does anyone have one that could give me some tips for close ups in my tank. It has a macro button(little flower?) but it does not seem to focus up close.

Eric · 02-24-2008, 09:07 PM

You are probably trying to get to close for the camera capability .

XBwlr · 02-24-2008, 09:18 PM

I've got a Kodak DX4530 5.0MP.
In my setup, there's a Picture Quality option, set it to Best... or the highest you can.
Crop out what you want, resize, and save. Or, if you like tinkering, mess with the colors and what not, then crop, resize, and save.

Most close ups, you throw away more than you actually see when your done.

Octoman · 02-24-2008, 09:22 PM

I find my macro setting is iffy on the tank. Most of the time I'm better off taking shots further away and cropping them down. I think the glass messes up the focus sometimes, especially when trying to take closeups.

Cal Native · 02-24-2008, 09:58 PM

cheapest way is to buy a macro filter to put on your lens, it will change your focus range

02-24-2008, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,119 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	OT Camera help Ok I know I don't have the best camera out right now. I have a Kodak easy shareZ650 6.1 megapixels. Does anyone have one that could give me some tips for close ups in my tank. It has a macro button(little flower?) but it does not seem to focus up close.

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Eric Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,370 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT Camera help You are probably trying to get to close for the camera capability . __________________ "Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make yourself a happier and more productive person." Dr. David M. Burns

02-24-2008, 09:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
XBwlr Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kingston, Ohio Posts: 1,225 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT Camera help I've got a Kodak DX4530 5.0MP. In my setup, there's a Picture Quality option, set it to Best... or the highest you can. Crop out what you want, resize, and save. Or, if you like tinkering, mess with the colors and what not, then crop, resize, and save. Most close ups, you throw away more than you actually see when your done. __________________ -Scott "Do I really look like a guy with a plan?"

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Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,991 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT Camera help I find my macro setting is iffy on the tank. Most of the time I'm better off taking shots further away and cropping them down. I think the glass messes up the focus sometimes, especially when trying to take closeups. __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

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Cal Native Serpent Star Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 202 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT Camera help cheapest way is to buy a macro filter to put on your lens, it will change your focus range

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