macro shots with z1

elimmel · 11th December 2003

hi all
just got myself a minolta Z1
not very good with the macro function.
was wondering whether i need to get a macro lens to take real close up pics.
e.g.
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/idealbb/view.asp?sessionID={E3AA7128-BE9C-4B23-ABF4-F5684884B785}&topicID=14739

when taking macro shots, do i have to always point the camera real close to subject?
pls advise this photography newbie
thanks

11th December 2003	#1
elimmel New Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kovan Posts: 47	how to take macro shots with z1 hi all just got myself a minolta Z1 not very good with the macro function. was wondering whether i need to get a macro lens to take real close up pics. e.g. http://www.aquaticquotient.com/idealbb/view.asp?sessionID={E3AA7128-BE9C-4B23-ABF4-F5684884B785}&topicID=14739 when taking macro shots, do i have to always point the camera real close to subject? pls advise this photography newbie thanks Last edited by elimmel; 12th December 2003 at 02:11 PM.