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05/23/2007, 11:26 PM
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Anybody have a Canon?
Does anybody know what settings to set my Canon SD 630 on to take good fish and coral photos? I feel like I have tried lots of things but not getting good shots but I know this camera has great potential because it is one up from my mother's canon who can take great macro shots. Thanks
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05/23/2007, 11:29 PM
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I'm not familiar with your camera but if it has a sport setting or a macro setting I would try those (though you probably have). Main thing is to keep the camera steady while taking a picture and use a tri-pod whenever possible.
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05/23/2007, 11:33 PM
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I don't have that model but have a Powershot A70. You definitely have to use the 'macro' setting to get a good close up. The use of a tripod is always recommend. Any motion will end up looking blurry in your pic. Turn off your pumps when you start taking shots to minimize movement and bubbles. Oh, and don't use your flash. Post some pics when you get a moment so we can see what your working with.
 Here's Melev's Photo Tips. http://www.melevsreef.com/take_great_pictures.html
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05/23/2007, 11:45 PM
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thanks we'll see how it works out
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05/24/2007, 12:22 AM
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i can now get good pics but doesn't look like it is possible to zoom in without getting blurry? is it?
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05/24/2007, 08:32 AM
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Digital Photography Review has a really good Canon forum. Thye have answered a bunch of my questions on my camera usage.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1010 |
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05/24/2007, 09:57 AM
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If it's blurry when you zoom in either you're not using a tri-pod or it isn't focused. Most likely it's camera shake that's making it blurry. When zoomed in even the slightest movements are capable of making the image blurry. If you don't have a conventional tri-pod any sort of solid object will work it just needs to be held against something to stop the subtle hand shaking.
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05/24/2007, 02:59 PM
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Some Canon cameras have terrible macro capabilities. All depends on the model. "More expensive" doesn't always mean good macro. Check your owner's manual for the minimum distance in macro mode. If the minumum distance is 12 inches and you are trying to get a photo of something 3 inches from the lense, it won't work, no matter what settings you change.
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05/24/2007, 03:05 PM
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The more you zoom, the less light there is available for the sensor at the time the pic is snapped. Your best bet is to play with the white balance, turn off the flash, use a tripod, clean your glass, and practice.
If that fails, get a DSLR That's my next move.
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