I just got the Samsung NX300 - I got the macro lens on with no problem but when I tried to take a shot...it locked up. What mode should it be in?
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I would either put it in Macro Mode or Manual or choose the A, manually focus until the subject looks clear, I have a NX1000 and it may be the same way.
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Hi, this Sony Cybersgot DSCW800 do have a settings for macro shot. It is a preset settings under "Scene Recognition". As for the ISO, you can set it manually, ranging from Auto, ISO 100 to ISO 3200. Hope this helps. -Ely
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If macro mode means to take picture at close up, I think it does NOT have a macro mode. Otherwise, I don't know.
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Re Yamada post: You can gain manual control over focus- one of the few things you can control in video mode. Just throw all hard switches to MF on your lens(es)... here's some test footage I shot with the hottest Latin Jazz Band in the world recently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uSHWi0pypYMy big gripe is that the camera "overheats"... and it's barely warm. I've been told to turn off steady shot to avoid this. Yes , a firmware update is desperately needed and would be awesome.All-in-all, you do get a lot of bang for your buck with the A55... images are stunning w/the right settings.//dc Re Yamada post: You can gain manual control over focus- one of the few things you can control in video mode. Just throw all hard switches to MF on your lens(es)... here's some test footage I shot with the hottest Latin Jazz Band in the world recently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uSHWi0pypYMy big gripe is that the camera "overheats"... and it's barely warm. I've been told to turn off steady shot to avoid this. Yes , a firmware update is desperately needed and would be awesome.All-in-all, you do get a lot of bang for your buck with the A55... images... » Read More Re Yamada post: You can gain manual control over focus- one of the few things you can control in video mode. Just throw all hard switches to MF on your lens(es)... here's some test footage I shot with the hottest Latin Jazz Band in the world recently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uSHWi0pypYMy big gripe is that the camera "overheats"... and it's barely warm. I've been told to turn off steady shot to avoid this. Yes , a firmware update is desperately needed and would be awesome.All-in-all, you do get a lot of bang for your buck with the A55... images are stunning w/the right settings.//dc « Show Less
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Tamron told me there is a firmware update that must be installed to work well with the 70D. It was just developed about two months ago. Any lenses made before then will need the update installed. I just sent me lens to Tamron this week for them to update it. Up to this point I could only take a handful of pictures at a time before it brought up an error message telling me to clean the contacts on the lens or camera (can't remember the exact wording). I'm hoping all is well when I get the lens back this week.
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I own a Sony NEX-5R and in the setup menu you have to go to "release w/o lens" and it must be set to 'enable'. That's how I got my adapter to work even though I don't own one like the version pictured. Good luck!
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Hey Ed, When I was shooting at my son's hockey game every now and again it would all the way out and the camera had to be restarted. This was specific to the lens I bought. I ended up buying a brand new one and dontregret dropping the extra cash at all.
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Even pros can miss the simplest of things ( I.e. The lens cap is on!) But did you remember to depress the rounded metal tab of the macro tube that releases it from the body cleats? (or rails ? ). That's the only thing I can think of. I purchased the set for Canon so I can't be any more specific or lend any other option. Sorry.
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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.
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thats right now you have to put your phone close up to whatever it is you want to take a picture of. try it with a coin to see the quality of the macro lens
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I found it. The menu has a setting for a lens that has an aperture ring. So all I did was change the setting to "permitted" and it worked. So thanks to K. Johnson for the response and I will now put this forum to rest. What a great little camera, the Pentax Kx! And I just found out that it takes multiple exposure pictures; how much fun is that?
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Any comments on the SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active mode as compared to the Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) as found on the HDR-CX300? I am concerned that the stabilization on the CX150 will not be adequate...any comments?
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I just received these for my birthday from my sister and the macro lens does not fit my 20-50mm lens for my NX1000 and I did not receive an adapter with this package. What do I need to do to get either the right size macro lenses or an adapter so they work?
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The little black ring fell out of the wide angle lens. I put it back in and now I cannot get the macro to attach. Any ideas?
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My advice is to go to DPReview, which is an excellent resource for looking at digital cameras. That is where I get my info. My lens will focus only to ~ 8", so I'm guessing that the macro lens can get closer. Enjoy - it's an awesome camera!
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If you don't want the camera to decide things for you then you have to avoid some of the automatic and scene modes. In P, Tv, Av, and M modes you will have the option of selecting macro. In Auto mode the camera decides for you. That's what auto means - you lose many of the options.
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I have this problem But I don't understand your solution, Bruce. Could you or someone explain it again please?You appear to be saying that if the camera is at something like a standard focal length you can choose both Macro and MF. But you can't - not on mine anyway!In my experience, the camera will not focus below 1ft. The image stays blurred and often the yellow central focus frame will display a question mark.Auto-focus does not work in Macro either - so to all practical purposes the camera has no Macro mode. If someone has a fix for this I'd be very interested.