Getting Captivating Macro Shots - Olympus E-3 User Manual

Getting captivating macro shots

Taking frame-filling shots of subjects at close
range is referred to as macro photography.
In most instances it is comparably easy to get
good close-up underwater pictures. The relatively
short distance between photographer and subject
means that the colours will be rich and there will
be fewer particles floating in the water affecting
clarity. Furthermore, use of the flash will ensure
a good level of exposure and correct colour
reproduction.
But while it is fairly easy to take the macro shot,
it may take a lot of time to find the perfect motif.
However, considering that the subject of a macro
shot will take up most of the frame and is there-
fore unquestionably the star of the composition,
your patience in finding the right subject will
certainly bring rewards!
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• Use the appropriate scene mode on your
Tips:
camera, if available (many Olympus compact
cameras have a special macro mode, some
even have an underwater macro mode)
• Take note of the minimum focusing distance
of your camera and don't go any closer
(otherwise you will only get blurred results)
• If your camera offers manual aperture control,
close the aperture as far as possible (high
F-stop, e.g.: F5.6) to obtain a larger depth
of field (which means a greater area of the
picture will be in focus)
• For macro shooting of moving subjects, it's
best to use the continuous autofocus mode
(if available)
• Macro photography is a good choice in bad
weather
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