
hello Mr Waterfoul:biggrin:
I would say Mr Cougar hit on the main points very well so try this.
#1. you will need to make sure that the camera is indeed set for macro. most indicate this by displaying a "flower" on the menu on your screen.
#2.put your camera on a tripod or on a table or something that does not move. hand holding the camera during close-up macro does not usually work well.
#3. make sure that the closest part of the watch is no closer than about
2.5" from where the lens meets the body of the camera. I would try 3" or 4" but you can play around with that . (you can always crop your picture)
#4set your camera where the flash does not operate (usually a lightining bolt with the "not" symbol over it) and the camera on "Auto" to begin.
#5. figure out how to set the timer, 2, 5, or 10 secs. you'll want to use this when you take the picture where you don't shake or move the camera when you press the shutter button.
#6 use a lamp or a light source that illuminates the watch and look at the watch thru the viewfinder to make sure there's not a glare on the crystal.
move the light around till you get rid of that.
#7. test your ability to focus by pressing half way down on the shutter, if your camera has multifocus points, see where its focusing and change that if you are able. (multi, center, spot.) if the camera will not give you the focus verified beep, you may be too close or its focusing on something else in the view. play with that.
#8 optional. I have learned by setting my camera on P program mode and setting the ISO to a low number 100 maybe 200 you get cleaner pictures if the light is low there is more noise because the "Auto" function moves the ISO where ever it needs to be according to light.
#9. take a few and see what they look like on your monitor..
this will take some practice. take a lot of pics, you'll get there..
if I left something out or its not clear , please ask..:thumbup:
diver88

