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Re: MOC: Dragoons, digitally photographed
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Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:20:42 GMT
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Paul Davidson wrote:
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> I'm very interested in your photography techniques!
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> What are the zoom and macro capabilities of your Nikon, if I may ask? I'm
> looking for a good digital camera that can handle objects closer than the
> standard 10 inches.
Well, let's see...the CP800 has a 2x optical zoom and a 2.5x digital zoom.
When I took those pics, I was basically holding the camera about 4" away from
the 'figs. I haven't really checked exactly how close you can get and still
focus, though. The way the Nikon works in macro mode apparently uses the zoom
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you set up the picture and then zoom in on the subject until you hit a 'sweet
spot' for focusing - the camera will notify you by turning the macro indicator
green. It seemed to be around 2/3 to 3/4 of the optical zoom when I was using
it, so I guess that'd be in the 1.3x-1.5x area.
(I've got to say that the Sony Mavicas have some really excellent macro
capabilities. When I was testing them out I took pictures from a distance of
about an inch and they still focused beautifully. I'm not sure how much of a
problem lighting would be for those, though - I took my pics in a Best Buy
with
what seemed to be at least decent lighting. Maybe Todd or one of the other
Mavica owners can giv emore details.)
Maybe tonight after the NELUG meeting I'll test the CP and see just how close
it can get to the subject, and post the results.
J
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