macro tip i learned by trial and error.

was testing the macro setting on my camera today. wasnt getting qaulity pics with it set to this mode. when i do most of my shots i use the manual mode. so i adjusted the speed to 200 and f/16 metering to spot and af to dynamic. what a difference. got some great shots. planning to get macro filters to get closer. i also used flash in shaded area reas.

You have some great shots there! Do you know how rare that spider is?

That is a 2011 8 leg drive with the highly desired fog light option!

Nice shootin' Tex!

Pete

tell me why these cameras offer the macro setting and the quality isnt as good as your own setting.

Because the general macro setting is just that. GENERAL! Your settings are specific to the shot you are taking. You are able to take into account the light, distance, location, and or

mood. ALL of which are very specific to your needs.

Fooled ya, didn't I? You thought I was just another pretty face!

Pete

no i just learn by asking. it gets me farther than not asking. now i know the answer. thanks!!

Don't be so serious! Only 1 person got out of life alive. You have a fantastic camera there! I know, I have one also.

But have some fun with it! Laugh! I feel like I am using some of my best stuff, and you ain't even noticing!



Pete

im never serious!! i laugh at everything.

What lens were you using?

using the 18-55

I noticed, Pete. You crack me up.

Thanks for the tip, gonna try it.
Was wondering, the one with the spider is a night shot?

The spider is great. Do you know what he is?

Love the top picture really good shot.. "thumbs up"

surely you all know this is a "close up" not macro. dont you?