Daniel A. Fortier |
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Close-Up Lenses or Macro Lenses
I have a Canon Powershot A60 and I recently purchased a set of +1, +2, +4 close-up filters. I am pleased with the results, though their not quite what I'd expected. What is the difference between these close up filters and the macro lens that Canon offers for my camera?
February 23, 2004
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Wing Wong |
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Hi Daniel, Honestly? Nothing except perhaps a higher price tag and some extra coatings on the glass. What most people call a "Macro Lens" that screws on like a filter is really a "close up lens". For all intents and purposes, they are the same. A true macro lens, like those with SLR mounts, have focusing elements and are able to expose the image onto the sensor/film at greater than 1:1 magnification. True macro lenses also cost alot more, but you will also get a much nicer image out of it. None of the soft and distorted corners and edges of the image and often times, better control over depth of field.
February 23, 2004
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Daniel A. Fortier |
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Thanks Wing. Nice explanation, clear, consice and exactly what I was looking for. Looks like all the more reason for me to upgrade to a SLR camera.
February 23, 2004
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Ken Henry |
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It doesn't matter. Artistic style will make you more money than perfect focus 'it looks like a photograph' image. You can give a flower to ten different photographers and you will see images from out of focus to National Geographic perfect. A point and shoot camera will record your images just as well as a SLR with a macro lens. When I learned to shoot artistically instead of technically I no longer worry about buying the latest and best. I now make profits.
March 09, 2004
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