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merc · 02-07-2004, 11:09 AM

what features or types of digital cameras are good for taking pics up close?
I would like to get some decent pictures of some of my guns plus be able to take real close ups of the proof marks and stuff and be in focus.
I currently have a Kodak DX3600 with 2.2 megapixals.
I can not seem to get a clear pictire if I am too close.
What do you guys use?
thanks

gpostal · 02-07-2004, 11:23 AM

With a Sony mavica you can take pictures of your finger prints ,some cameras require a macro lens attachment {aka. Fish eye}to get that up close ,some also can take a few seconds to focus when put up close

inplanotx · 02-07-2004, 11:37 AM

According to the Kodak site, your camera is capable of focusing to 3.9 inches in wide angle when put into close up mode. If you have the manual, find out how to put it in close up mode and away ya go. If you do not have the manual, go to the kodak site and download one.

In normal mode you can only focus to 23.6 inches.

Good luck.

Kodak

Jay · 02-07-2004, 12:34 PM

I use a Nikon Coolpix. The macro mode (extreme close focus as opposed to fish eye) will clearly show the date on a dime, as in this pic. I've always known fish eye lenses to be extreme wide angle as opposed to close up. (not an expert)

inplanotx · 02-08-2004, 12:29 AM

A fisheye attachment is not needed for his camera. All he has to do is put the zoom lens on its widest setting (drawn all the way into the camera body) and then switch the programming mode to "close up mode". Then the camera will switch closest focusing mode from 23.6" to 3.9" electronically.

glocknut · 02-08-2004, 01:24 AM

Wow! Digital cameras have come a long way.....

mike

inplanotx · 02-08-2004, 02:28 PM

Well, since Merc never replied, maybe he figured it out for himself!

merc · 02-08-2004, 04:52 PM

hey guys
haven't got it yet
changed the camera to close mode
It stills comes out blurry.
Just went and oicked up a zoom lens atachment and a wide angle lense attachement.
I will let you know how it comes out

JohnnyRobotic · 02-08-2004, 04:55 PM

Just a thought but i imagine any slight movement at that close a range will get you a blurry pic, and from i learned in my safety course (i'm a big Nerd i know) you can't eliminate your arc or movement so you may wanna try to benchrest the camera

Jay · 02-08-2004, 06:46 PM

Turn the strobe off. Get as much light as you can from the outside or light bulbs for close shots. You'll never be able to "see" what the lens sees when there's strobe involved, besides, the sync time for the shutter/strobe action makes it tough to hold the camera still for strobe shots. Or use a tripod.

02-07-2004, 11:09 AM	#1
merc V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pelham, NH Posts: 309	pics?? what features or types of digital cameras are good for taking pics up close? I would like to get some decent pictures of some of my guns plus be able to take real close ups of the proof marks and stuff and be in focus. I currently have a Kodak DX3600 with 2.2 megapixals. I can not seem to get a clear pictire if I am too close. What do you guys use? thanks __________________ Merc Living without Liberty is not Living -->

02-07-2004, 11:37 AM	#3
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	According to the Kodak site, your camera is capable of focusing to 3.9 inches in wide angle when put into close up mode. If you have the manual, find out how to put it in close up mode and away ya go. If you do not have the manual, go to the kodak site and download one. In normal mode you can only focus to 23.6 inches. Good luck. Kodak __________________ Last edited by inplanotx; 02-07-2004 at 11:48 AM..

02-07-2004, 12:34 PM	#4
Jay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,286	I use a Nikon Coolpix. The macro mode (extreme close focus as opposed to fish eye) will clearly show the date on a dime, as in this pic. I've always known fish eye lenses to be extreme wide angle as opposed to close up. (not an expert) __________________ "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected cannot taste." "USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '67, - May 69"

02-08-2004, 12:29 AM	#5
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	A fisheye attachment is not needed for his camera. All he has to do is put the zoom lens on its widest setting (drawn all the way into the camera body) and then switch the programming mode to "close up mode". Then the camera will switch closest focusing mode from 23.6" to 3.9" electronically. __________________

02-08-2004, 02:28 PM	#7
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Well, since Merc never replied, maybe he figured it out for himself! __________________

02-07-2004, 11:23 AM	#2
gpostal Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,552	With a Sony mavica you can take pictures of your finger prints ,some cameras require a macro lens attachment {aka. Fish eye}to get that up close ,some also can take a few seconds to focus when put up close

02-08-2004, 01:24 AM	#6
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Wow! Digital cameras have come a long way..... mike

02-08-2004, 04:52 PM	#8
merc V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pelham, NH Posts: 309	hey guys haven't got it yet changed the camera to close mode It stills comes out blurry. Just went and oicked up a zoom lens atachment and a wide angle lense attachement. I will let you know how it comes out __________________ Merc Living without Liberty is not Living

02-08-2004, 04:55 PM	#9
JohnnyRobotic V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wareham, Massachusetts Posts: 265	Just a thought but i imagine any slight movement at that close a range will get you a blurry pic, and from i learned in my safety course (i'm a big Nerd i know) you can't eliminate your arc or movement so you may wanna try to benchrest the camera

02-08-2004, 06:46 PM	#10
Jay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,286	Turn the strobe off. Get as much light as you can from the outside or light bulbs for close shots. You'll never be able to "see" what the lens sees when there's strobe involved, besides, the sync time for the shutter/strobe action makes it tough to hold the camera still for strobe shots. Or use a tripod. __________________ "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected cannot taste." "USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '67, - May 69"