Shooting Close-Ups - Canon EOS REBEL T6i Instruction Manual

4 Shooting Close-ups

When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4>
(Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a
macro lens (sold separately).
Shooting Tips
Use a simple background.
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A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out
better.
Move in as close as possible to the subject.
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Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses
have indications such as <MACRO 0.25m/0.8ft> on them. The lens
minimum focusing distance is measured from the <V> (focal
plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too
close to the subject, the focus indicator <o> will blink.
If you use flash and the bottom of the picture looks unusually dark,
move away from the subject.
With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
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If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the
subject look larger.
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