Playing with Macro Setting

[MrRyanT]

I've been trying to figure out how to get some of those really close up pics that some of you guys get. Maybe my camera just won't do it. Here's a few samples of what I can get. When I try to focus any closer the picture just goes completely blurry and I can't focus it. If anyone has any tips, please let me know. The camera is a Sony DSC-H2. Thanks.

 

[Mako Shark II]

First, you're IN the Macro mode, right??
Second, go to Manual focus, not Auto. Then, Open up your F-stop (aperature)

Oh... turn all your Pumps Off too and let the current settle down.

 

[MrRyanT]

Yes, in macro mode for sure. I was thinking that I probably needed to go to manual focus, but I can't figure out how to do it. I don't even know what the F-stop(aperture) is, LOL. Thanks for the suggestions, guess I'm gonna have to figure out how to get to those settings. I think the manual focus is the thing that would really help me if could just figure out how.

 

[Mako Shark II]

....take the Batteries out!

 

[MrRyanT]

LOL. Ok, after a bit of research I at least understand what aperture is now. Seems to work much like the pupil in the eye. Open lets more light in with a broader focus and closed lets less light in with a smaller focus range. Now just gotta figure out how to use mine. I looked at the owner's manual and the camera doesn't seem to have a manual focus per say, but you do have some control over it. I don't really understand how it works myself, so sure not gonna try to explain it.

 

[Mako Shark II]

Did you buy it from Guido, or Tree-fingered Louie?

Never Mind.

Fuggitaboutit.