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Q. Close-Up Problems...
Asked by Daniel Headrick
(K=570) on 4/28/2003
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Hello all:
I use a Kodak DX4330, a modest digital camera that produces some amazing pics. I have a problem though. When shooting close-ups and macros, a lot of the shots come out fuzzy, slightly out of focus and are typically too dark. How can I correct this? The lighting I can fix in Corel or Photoshop, but the fuzzy thing is really getting to me.
Also, anyone else out there with this camera? If so, I'd like to hear any comments you may have.
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B:)liana
(K=30945) - Comment Date 4/29/2003
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Maybe the light is a problem! With this poor digital cameras, I have a Canon PS A 200 with only 2 MPixels, and I need a lot of lights so my photos are not fuzzy. BUt even with lights they are fuzzy. So I bought a new digital camera!
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Uncle Frank
(K=1642) - Comment Date 4/29/2003
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Don't confuse the Kodak dx4330's value and ease of operation for a lack of techncial sophistication. It's a great point & shoot camera, and perfectly capable of taking excellent macros from distances as close as 2.8 inches. Here's a review of the 4330 from Steve's Digicams:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2002_reviews/dx4330.html
When you're in macro (magnification) mode, even a small movement will have a big result, and the primary cause of soft images is camera shake. The solution is to brace the camera very securely, and the best way to guarantee that is to use a tripod or a monopod. Even depressing the shutter of a camera on a tripod can introduce enough vibration cause, so many macro specialists will use their camera's self timer to trigger the shot.
It's mostly about technique, Daniel.
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Daniel Headrick
(K=570) - Comment Date 4/29/2003
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Thanks a bunch, all! I use a tripod regularly with macros, but I'll give the self timer a shot and see if that clears some things up. I'll also try more lighting. For some reason, I'm afraid of using too much lighting for close-ups/macros for fear of washout.
Thanks again!
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Andy Simmons
(K=7704) - Comment Date 5/7/2003
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Daniel, perhaps you have the problem solved by now, but I have one other suggestion. Narrow depth of field is a common problem in close-ups. Use a small aperture, the smaller the better, to increase DOF. Is it possible to make this kind of adjustment with your camera? With your aperture closed down, you will benefit from adding more light so that your shutter can still function at a high speed.
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Daniel Headrick
(K=570) - Comment Date 5/8/2003
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Andy, unfortunately I don't have that feature on my digital. I'll be making a serious upgrade in the near future. Any other suggestions on DOF without adjusting the aperture?
Thanks again!
siouxdaxhagen.tripod.com
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