How about the Macro modes? Any reports about the S2 macro and super macro modes?
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You need to check out this website: http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s2-review/ this guy is incredible in his reviews. I personally have used the S1IS and the S2IS (my dad and brother bought the upgrade) and you can truly put it at 0cm and take an in focus picture. Hope this helps!
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Yes it is, but you don't recognize it because of its design; remember it's a point and shoot even with macros and does very well with videos too.Grandma Rocks (vote if this was helpful)
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I got better macro results with Auto Mode.Press the round plastic thumb ring at the 9:00 O'clock position and you will see a choice for Macro Mode, but this choice isn't available in Auto or Easy Modes.
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While it doesn't have a macro mode, it does focus well up-close to objects. Overall, I'm pleased with the all-around performance of this camera, especially considering its price, size and weight. I carry it clipped onto my belt using a flip-phone case (regular camera cases are too big for this), it has ultimate portability.
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The software needs to be downloaded from corsair.com, and it allows you to record macros easily. It may get a little complicated remembering what you have set up where, though. There is a slider key on the back that allows you to have 4 profiles of data. Each profile has 3 memory banks for macros and backlight settings. So there's a possibility to have 3 * 4 * 18 different macros set up. I don't believe this would be fast enough for switching in the middle of a hectic game, but it would definitely be manageable when switching between games or when waiting in lobbies.
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No, the 2.2x does not work well for macro. The wide-angle lens works for macro with the included adapter. The wide-angle less uses part of the lens.
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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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This is a great resource AnthonyB. I think the review clearly favors the Panasonic but I am biased ;-) I'm with you on the noise issue but all else aside the improvement over the first generation is remarkable. I especially like the macro modes. Much better (see my review).
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Yes, that's what the S1 and S2 modes are for. More info about it is in the product description.
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I use the macro with a single focus point. I found if I use multifocus the object will sometimes focus on the wrong area. It works great with insects small vegetation with water drops etc.
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The unit is great, no updates for the s2, the s3 is out also, firmware are the same with sine diferent values due to diferent components in the units, but codes still the same, to really get full potential out the s2/s3 cord is required to prevent the minisleep mode to protect battery, that's a trade of for the ugly cord on your dash.
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If you take a look at the user's manual for this camera (PDF here: http://download3.nikonimglib.com/archive1/Fty6000ImsYi00Dnu9899LDuuN03/S9700RM_(En)02.pdf) on page 32 of the manual (page 56 of the PDF) there's a list of the modes along with descriptions.
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Macro only. I feel it's to harsh for portraits. Makes it look like a pop up flash
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It works well with WOW, you just have to be careful not to use the macros with timers built in. Blizzard has stated in the past that if you use macros with timers like this or like the G15 keyboard, they will ban you for botting.
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YES! you can record all kinds of macros, as well as special function operations like copy paste, back, forward, and many others with the Corsair software. You can even control the timing of macros as well as make the action repeat (cheaty for FPS)
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Hi personally it did not work for me. The camera becomes set back so far as a result of the mounting that focussing is a problem. For me other than macro work it was not suitable and certainly not as all round useful as I understood it to be.I returned mine for a refund
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I found the macro capability as outstanding. However to get good results you'll need to shoot in manual mode and understand some of the basic setups and lighting conditions. Different situations require using different settings.