I had my first real attempt to get a good shot using a digital camera (something to do with the fact I've flooded my poor F70 )
So what do you think of these shots of a Tambja verconis from Halifax Park, Port Stephens NSW?
I was using a DX 3000. I found it really hard after my SLR, particularly being able to tell when the shot was in focus. I ended up with lots of shots where the rhinophores were soft. Especially on such tight macro, I couldn't tell from the LCD the crispness of the shot. Is that just needing me to get used to it, or is that "normal"??
Hammer away
Lndr
this one is my pick ...
head on ...
The second one is great!
Great Pictures. I like the third most.
The second one is very cool, the composition is somewhat different, which is why I like it.
Yes, it's VERY hard to tell from an LCD if you got a "crisp" image. Short of having an LCD with a 10x zoom on the preview, focus is almost impossible to tell on the LCD. In fact, the more I use any digital camera, the less I rely on the image on the LCD for anything but composition occassionally. Most people rely heavily on a histogram if one is available.
Nice color........well done!
Karl
Just to be different I'll put in my vote for the first one.
Seriously, the reason is that the second and third pic both have a out of focus foregrounds that distract from the subject.
Thanks guys
So what are some way to improve focus with a P&S digital when you are shooting macro up close???
Herbko - I think the first one has stronger the compostition - but wasn't sure if I was liking it more because it was the shot I was looking for at the time. Technically I though the second shot was stronger (better lighting, focus and less shadow) which I think are the things a shot can least afford to have wron with it ...
I found it frustrating because I have lots of shots like this one below ... which I think are spoilt by the rhinophore being out of focus ... obviously because the camera is focusing on the larger body of the animal. Arrrrgh!
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