noob Macro question

[captnj]

Hi guys, with the 5d how to shoot macro shots? is there a macro mode? the A1 has a switch to change to macro mode... do i need special lenses on the 5d? what about flash settings? thanks

regds
Jonathan

[reno77]

Unlike prosumers , DSLRs dont have macro modes. To take macro shots you need either

1) A macro lens like sigma 105mm or tamron 90mm. (Best quality)

2) An extension tube.

3) Close up filters

4) A manual focus 35mm or 50mm lens to reverse mount on your current lens.

[sulhan]

Originally Posted by captnj Hi guys, with the 5d how to shoot macro shots? is there a macro mode? the A1 has a switch to change to macro mode... do i need special lenses on the 5d? what about flash settings? thanks regds Jonathan

Hiee Captnj.....

Usually those non dedicated macro lens are designed to allow close enough focus to get low magnification macro for things like objects, flowers or insects - as a whole macro type of thing. If you want real life size macro 1:1 -( ie..as if you put a coin on the CCD and you capture the coins actual size on the imager) - then you need macro lens.

Most non dedicated lens thet allow macro dont have switches. Unlike older Minolta lens like the 35-70f4 which have macro switch thet allows you to do a macro mode in Mnaul Focus and vary the magnification to a certain extent. These swithches may exist to move or allow movement of certain lens group/element to enable macro. SOme are basically limiter to limit lens group/elements to move in a certain way in normal non macro application.

But nowadays, the minolta macro enabled lens usually allow macro at it focus range close to the minimum focus distance without any need for a switch.

Lens from sigma like the 70-300 APO MAcro SUper II....do have a switch, to allow movment of certain group of lens to get 1:2 half life size macro..

For flash setting, the 5600HS(D) has a tilt down enabled flash head for macro shoot whare flash head points down for closer objects like in macro photography. All these flash function still links up in the camera TTL flash system for exposure control. Probably the (D) lens with ADI may have some level of advantage to avoid overexposure for close range focused subject as the distance info is fed back into the system.

rgds,
sulhan

Hope this helps..

rgds,
sulhan

[Agetan]

Originally Posted by reno77 Unlike prosumers , DSLRs dont have macro modes. To take macro shots you need either 1) A macro lens like sigma 105mm or tamron 90mm. (Best quality) 2) An extension tube. 3) Close up filters 4) A manual focus 35mm or 50mm lens to reverse mount on your current lens.

Eh,,, or Minolta Macro 50mm f2.8 D or Minolta 100mm f2.8 D... sharp as the sharp lens can be... but more expensive... if you are serious about Macro photography, Macro lens is the answer..

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by Agetan Eh,,, or Minolta Macro 50mm f2.8 D or Minolta 100mm f2.8 D... sharp as the sharp lens can be... but more expensive... if you are serious about Macro photography, Macro lens is the answer..

get 90mm Tamron Macro also, another sharp contender...

btw, dun expect AS to be of any help in macro, cos when you go too close, a slight movement also cause blurring. Flash & rocksteady tripod is still the best bet to get sharp images.