I want to go to a genealogy archive and take pictures of the records without flash. Will this camera be sufficient or will I need a macro lens?.
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The lens is sufficient to take the pictures you want, but if it is really dark it won't work. Built in flash, but you should be able to take low light pictures with an external light source like a flashlight
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I've taken some amazing photos in the macro mode of roses etc. Not sure exactly what your specifications are but it worked well for my amature pix.
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Depends on how well lit the "inside" is at the moment the photos are taken. I'd used it in museums where no flash was allowed, and had to increase the ISO to about 1600 to get clear shots. Photos taken at ISO 1600 on this camera is acceptably good with a bit of noise but not too bad. Also, do use a faster lens with a wider aperture, such as the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 pancake lens.
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This close-up filter should work quite well photographing jewelry. It allows you to get in very close. It's very much more economical than a Macro and coupled with a zoom, gives you more flexibility. I would try it first, and if you feel it does not meet your needs, they are very saleable, and you can then move up to a Macro.
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I would say yes, and I can get sharp images at 300mm but usually need to prop it on something to stop it down for best results. The macro is great, and for the money I think you can't go wrong.
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Yes you can. I can taken pictures of documents I wanted to email to parents/students. It does not have a flash on this version, so you will need a good light source.
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I've not tried it for macro, so can't help you there, My friend has mine in Europe now so I can't try it. Maybe if you google the question, they will know or the manual may pop-up. Aside from my SLR, this takes great telephotos.
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I usually do an immense amount of research before purchasing a product because I despise having useless pieces of equipment around me when I could just do the research and purchase once. I absolutely love my Canon 100mm macro lens and have found no need to purchase the Canon ring flash. Unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket I would advise against purchasing a ring flash, plus if you want to experiment, there are a ton of DIY methods of putting together a ring flash just to see if the effect is worth the purchase of a more expensive unit. Another con of the ring flash is that it uses an inordinate amount of power. I like to carry the minimal amount of equipment as often as possible. I'm out in the desert hiking here and there. It gets hot and I want to use all my energy on the nature around me. I don't want to hear the voice in my head that complains of the extra weight of extra batteries, a bulky ring flash etc. I purchased a dedicated regular flash (model doesn't matter, just the best that you can afford) that I can use as a slave to the pop up flash that's on the camera. I find that with a few tweaks on my part, such as using a piece of paper or reflector to bounce color, darkness or lightness onto the subject can do the job I want just as well. Now git out there and use that 100mm macro! What have you been waiting for?!
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Yes the DMC-FZ70 is very capable at macro shots. It has a button on the back to switch the autofocus from normal to macro, enabling the camera to take pictures as close as 1 cm at the wide angle focal length! Also in the iA (intelligent auto) mode, the camera automatically detects when the subject is close enough to require the macro setting and switches it to macro, then automatically switches it back to normal when the camera is moved further away from the subject. You can also select a macro focus function in the manual, aperture priority, shutter speed priority, and program modes, and can select between autofocus macro and macro zoom. I have taken pictures with the camera lens practically touching the subject in all kinds of lighting conditions and they have turned out great. Of course the autofocus at such range has a severely reduced margin for focus alignment so you have to give it a few seconds to focus and then be careful not to move the camera again before the shot. Probably should switch off the flash (simple to do on this camera) and perhaps use a tripod and self timer if the subject is not well lit. To boot the camera accepts an adapter and close-up lens but I'm not sure why you'd need them given how great the macro works.
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Yes, Please be aware that the depth if field is very limited with the longer lenses. I would almost recommend a prime lens or the kit with it. Be sure to use a tripod and play with settings and you will enjoy macro shots on a budget.
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You can get some nice crisp photos/text at close range using the "Macro" setting. Need to turn the flash off though...which of course slows the shutter speed. Takeing a picture of a page is very doable though and it looks fantastic. I was really suprised when I tried it.
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Yes but not moving subjects. Distant subjects are especially hard to capture without blurring the image. For casual pictures it is actually very good in low-light and rarely to I need a flash unless it is truly dark.
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I am looking for the same info.. if you check out this camera on walmarts site there is an actual video on there! Helped me to decide that this is the camera that I am looking for. Also, I believe the macro is as close as 1 cm ! I need a macro to photograph my beadwork.
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I have used it for portraits...with and without flash/lights. The key is to use a tripod and a remote "trigger." I have used both the Canon 85mm f/1.8 and Canon 70-200 F/2.8 L lenses. As long as you are not creating a poster-sized photo - don't let the 8.2 MP scare you.
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With the lens that comes on it , you will get great photos. But if you want macro considered 1:1 ratio, then you need to be sure to buy a macro lens. Go here to see the different lens offered by Amazon. copy and paste in the search bar. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_15?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords;=sony%20macro%20lens%20for%20alpha&sprefix;=sony+macro+lens%2Celectronics%2C193 hope this helps. Randy With the lens that comes on it , you will get great photos. But if you want macro considered 1:1 ratio, then you need to be sure to buy a macro lens. Go here to see the different lens offered by Amazon. copy and paste in the search bar. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_15?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords;=sony%20macro%20lens%20for%20alpha&sprefix;=sony+macro+lens%2Celectronics%2C193 hope this... » Read More With the lens that comes on it , you will get great photos. But if you want macro considered 1:1 ratio, then you need to be sure to buy a macro lens. Go here to see the different lens offered by Amazon. copy and paste in the search bar. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_15?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords;=sony%20macro%20lens%20for%20alpha&sprefix;=sony+macro+lens%2Celectronics%2C193 hope this helps. Randy « Show Less
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Bernard is correct I think. Any modern camera that meters through the lens *should* be fine but you may not like the results and may need to adjust a bit.
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I recommend this camera for macro shots, if you can check out some photos g+ sample with this camera, consider also that were processed in Adobe lihgtroomRecomiendo esta cámara para tomas macro, si tienes g+ puedes revisar algunas fotos de ejemplo con esta cámara, considera ademas que fueron procesadas en adobe lihgtroomhttps://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/115687426896842226487/albums/5739930695540431201