Shoot Macro With a Compact Digital Camera

Also called a point and shoot (P & S), the compact digital camera is very portable (therefore you carry it more) and fairly easy to work with. Read this article to learn how to do it most effectively.

Steps

 * 1)  Find where the macro icon is on your camera and set your camera to it. It is easy to find; all cameras use a flower icon to indicate the macro setting.[[Image:Shoot Macro With a Compact Digital Camera Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2)  Use a tripod. You will have a reduced depth of field and the tripod will help keep your images sharp.[[Image:Shoot Macro With a Compact Digital Camera Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3)  See if you can adjust the aperture. While most point and shoot cameras won't have that option, you won't know until you look. This can help increase or decrease what is in focus.[[Image:Shoot Macro With a Compact Digital Camera Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4)  Be sure that you have a good focus. You might have to move closer or step away from your subject matter.[[Image:Shoot Macro With a Compact Digital Camera Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5)  Know the basic 'rules' of composition. You need to learn the rules before breaking them.[[Image:Shoot Macro With a Compact Digital Camera Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 6)  Know what your flash and lighting options are. Be prepared to use extra lighting from your windows, the sun and other light sources.[[Image:Shoot Macro With a Compact Digital Camera Step 6.jpg|center]]
 * 7)  Take the shot. You won't know if what you are doing will work until you take the shot. Look at it and make adjustments.[[Image:Shoot Macro With a Compact Digital Camera Step 7.jpg|center]]
 * 8)  See if your model of camera has macro attachments.[[Image:Shoot Macro With a Compact Digital Camera Step 8.jpg|center]]
 * 9)  Check DIY groups for creating your own attachments and tripods. There are entire DIY communities out there.[[Image:Shoot Macro With a Compact Digital Camera Step 9.jpg|center]]

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Sources and Citations

 * Original information found at Digital Photography School