Canon Camera Help

[Rob_Reef_Keeper]

I got a Canon Elph S300. Tiny digital camera. It has 3x Optical and 2.1Megapixels.

I cannot get a good close up shot of anything. The camera take Great outdoor pics but nothing close up.

I even used the macro function (The flower) with no luck.

Should I be using manual mode and if so how do I adjust it?

[mojoreef]

ROb I am not a photographer by any means but the one thing that has really helped me with close ups is using a tripods and the auto picture function. with macros any movement screws upo the shot.

mike

[Jennai]

Hi Rob-

I'm fairly new to saltwater but am a web developer and photographer by trade so I'm thrilled to be able to post some help here-

First of all let me ask you this- Does your camera have thread around the lens? If so it will take lenses which will go FAR in helping you achive the photos of your dreams- if it does allow for lenses and filter there are 2 filters you will want to purchase- the first is a polarizing filter- not only will this bring out deeper shades of color, but it will cut reflection on the glass to a minimum- the second filter to add is a +3 macro filter- (ritzcamera.com sells both of these filters- buy 2 get one free- total cost is around $25.00 bux)


The next step is turn the flash off, and all surrounding lights off, and just turn the aquarium lights on- then set your camera for a relativly fast shutter speed- The pro to a fast shutter speed is that you won't get "smears" from the fish swimming by too fast- the drawback is that the camera won't let much light in so you will come up with a few dark photos-

Attach both of the filters to the camera (they are stackable) and then place the camera either on a standard tripon, a table top tripod (or if you have a remote or self timer) on a stable surface.

Take the photos and if they are too dark, gradually turn lights on in the room until you get the effect you are looking for.

Make sure to post your pics here so we can all enjoy them, and good luck!!!

Jennai