I really suck at Macros and this is my first real attempt with camera on full auto settings. So yes I know its not focused correctly. I was just trying to post something new since the board has been pretty dead. h:

 

:run: Focus!

What camera and lens?

 

digireb w standard 18~55

 

So did you just set it to the macro idiot mode and snap the pic?

Does your camera have a depth-of-field preview button? When doing macro shots you want to use aperture priority auto, pick an aperture, check your depth of field, and adjust the aperture as necessary to achieve the desired depth of field.

 

BEES!![/Chris Farley]

 

"Fuck that, I would punch every be in the face" /dane

 

Yup.

I'll have to remember that for next time. I saw the bee on a bush outside my patio so I just did a quick shot. h:

 

That shot is more lame then FDR's legs....


What? Too soon?





jk, better than i can do for sure

 

Okay so I looked up the manual for the Digital Rebel. The depth of field preview button is just below the lens release button. You have to be in a "creative zone" mode (program, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, etc) to use it. Push the button and the lens will stop down to the selected aperture to show you what the depth of field will look like.

Btw, the macro idiot mode tends to prefer as wide an aperture as possible so you get that nice out-of-focus background look to it. So generally it'll produce nice results but with a little tweaking you can produce more precise results.