Sony DSC-HX100V - Tip - Macro Still Pictures and Video - BinaryCafe [HD1080]

[mrclausholm]

Yo! Got job beating the spiders (since you're scared of them) But when you said and took a 10MP Picture instead of a 16MP Picture... was that just to save space? Or is there some trick with that?

[humxa24]

can u zoom in while manual focus is active?

[BinaryCafe]

@humxa24 - Yes, you can zoom when you're in manual focus mode.

[SimplyDesTV]

Does anyone know how to use to put the video in defocus?? I really hope this camera can defocus in video as well. :/

[dudewheresmydvd]

How about zooming in close on an object (say the spider) from about 3 feet away (not point blank). On all of the auto settings and manually I just get a 'big' blur. It is really frustrating because I need to take some nice close ups of items I am selling and with a tripod a foot away from what I am taking pictures of I cannot focus in close using the zoom. I can take a picture point blank (like you did with the spider) and I can take pictures at a distance. Am I missing a trick or something?

[BinaryCafe]

@dudewheresmydvd - Just make sure you're in scene mode, have a setting like landscape selected, and the camera is in manual focus mode. You'll have to play around with the dial to get the focus in the right spot. It can be tricky, but once you find the sweet spot you should be able to get a sharp image...

[Sunshine4Cells]

@dudewheresmydvd I use zoom, and I've had good success. On my page you can see a video of a flower I shot...I didn't adjust anything, just zoomed in and it looked great.

[AndreasNV]

this would give me useful information if i WASN'T SO DISTRACTED BY THE MONSTER lol

[GordonDipple]

Just bought a ZX5, well please with the macro function, check out the results at my "Chaddesley Wood Close Up" video

[CelineDionFan4568]

where do you live??!?!? it's so pretty! :3

[mata1two]

I use tracking focus in auto modes and have found it quite successful. Allows you to move around a bit with the object in focus.

[aruekca18det]

Hi there! I am uploading a video taked to a Nephile Golden Silk Spider with my ex DSC-H20. You guys should see it, Golden Silk are amazing Spiders and in my video you will see it packing its dinner!!! So cool!

[quetzalquatlq]

For macro, try in Scenes, the Food mode (fork & knife).

Quote from online manual::Top page > Shooting > Setting still image shooting mode > Scene Selection

"Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color."

Cheers!

[ospacemonkey]

I am glad this video is on i was using the auto setting because it shows the macro symbol. The pictures still came out good but ill be trying this when i get chance.

[pavankumarnnn]

Hey buddy there is really nothing to be scared about a spider if it is big.. If it is small or too small it can be poisonous..

[BinaryCafe]

0:10 - Introduction/Overview

1:20 - Set up camera for manual focus (still pictures)

4:20 - Set up camera for manual focus/macro (video)

5:32 - [Demonstration] Using manual focus ring for video

7:20 - [Demonstration] Shooting macro video of spiders

9:00 - [Demonstration] Shooting macro still pictures of spiders

[Hariz27]

Nice video micheal, the manual focus ring is not so precise in movement but still awesome.

One could sense the tension in your breathing and voice, while shooting the spideys :p

[BinaryCafe]

@Hariz27 - Yes, the manual focus ring is a bit difficult to manipulate. It takes several twists and turns to get it to move, even a little bit; however, if you turn it fast, it sometimes jumps too far.

I'm SO glad those little guys didn't jump on me...yikes!

[roobert505]

great video :D