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Anton Magus · 09-05-2012, 04:59 AM

Pentax Point & Shoot Competition #58 - Close-up/Macro
Almost all compact cameras allow us to shoot with a close up focus or macro setting but this can be quite tricky to get good results.
This month lets see what you can do with any subject - flowers, insects, things - but they must be close-ups. Manipulation of image size in PP is also OK so even if your camera has no macro setting you can fudge a good result

Same rules apply

The Rules

1. Have Fun!

2. Cameras:
No cameras with sensors larger than 1"
No large format or camera typically requiring a tripod to use
No interchangeable lens cameras
No 35mm (D)SLRs or any camera weighing over 1 kg

Cameras permitted (cameras listed as acceptable here supersede rules above)
Fixed-lens 35mm and smaller-format film and digital rangefinder and viewfinder cameras
Interchangeable or Fixed-lens 110 film SLRs and Pentax Q
TLRs, 6x9, 6x7, 6x6 and 6x4.5 Medium Format "Folding", "Box", or "Holga-style" scale focus cameras (subject to 1 kg weight limitation)

3. Entries will close on Sept 30, 2012. Midnight. GMT.

4. Maximum image dimensions are 1024x768 (ish) pixels

5. Max of 3 image entries per person, from archives or fresh. Entries may be withdrawn or changed

6. List camera brand, model with entry for all to see, and exposure data would be nice.

7. Post processing is fine.

8. Contest winner determines the rules, selects theme, sets closing date and judges next competition

9. Have Fun!

Anton

unixrevolution · 09-05-2012, 08:44 AM

This sounds like a lot of fun! Also sounds like I need to get my W90 out of the shop and possibly additionally get my Optio A40's screen repaired.

Anton Magus · 09-05-2012, 08:58 AM

I hope so, Unixrevolution. Looking forward to your entries.
I particularly wanted to try getting people out to take a few new pics rather than just scrolling through their archives. To me its taking the pic that adds to the fun.

samtr87 · 09-07-2012, 09:48 PM - **2 Likes**

Things found on my nightstand. Taken with a Canon PowerShot A620 and edited in LR3

1.) Sunglasses

2.) Cologne bottle

3.) Watch

Anton Magus · 09-08-2012, 02:05 AM

Right - we are away with three excellent submissions from samtr87.

I really like the sunglasses image.

kyteflyer · 09-08-2012, 02:16 AM

Ohhh, closeup/macro yum! I'll be using my Ricoh GRD3

Anton Magus · 09-08-2012, 02:32 AM

Hi Kyteflyer - haven't heard from you for ages. Hope you are well and its good to have you back.
I am really looking forward to your entries from the GRD3!

Bart · 09-08-2012, 11:14 AM - **2 Likes**

More close-up than macro.
There is even one I took today

Wood

Flower contre-jour

Ornament

All taken with Panasonic FX500

Sam, nice entries!
The glasses are my favourite.

samtr87 · 09-08-2012, 11:24 AM

Thanks guys!

Anton Magus · 09-08-2012, 11:32 AM

Three great entries, Bart. I think that image of the wood is wonderful - so gnarly and interesting.

Bart · 09-08-2012, 12:44 PM

Thank you, Anton.
That's the one from today

kyteflyer · 09-08-2012, 06:14 PM - **1 Like**

Three from the GRD3, all taken at home, with sharpening and levels in PS to lift them a bit.

1) A pair of old garden gloves I havent put away yet.
2) The reflected base of a glass ornament, sitting on my iphone.
3) A view of Tom's nose, because he wouldnt look into the camera (I think he thinks its going to steal his soul)

samtr87 · 09-08-2012, 07:08 PM

I like the gloves, because if you hadn't said what they were, I would have never guessed.

kyteflyer · 09-08-2012, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by Bart

More close-up than macro.
There is even one I took today

Flower contre-jour

My favourite... flowers with backlighting always look great!

Originally posted by samtr87

I like the gloves, because if you hadn't said what they were, I would have never guessed.

Thanks, Sam. I like yours also but probably the chanel best, followed by the specs, bit of a pest, you beat me to that one

RoxnDox · 09-08-2012, 11:09 PM - **1 Like**

Fun! Here are three from the Oly XZ-1, using its "super-macro" mode. The lens was almost touching the paper... Camera was sitting on my desk, the subject was leaned up against my keyboard, and the flashlight app of my Android phone served as a soft light for the two straight-on shots. Just held it up above while tripping the shutter.

Bonus point for those who recognize the subject item

Jim

100% crop from image, no PP was done otherwise:

image resized to 900 px width, no other PP done:

09-05-2012, 04:59 AM	#1
Anton Magus Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 410	Pentax Point & Shoot Competition #58 Pentax Point & Shoot Competition #58 - Close-up/Macro Almost all compact cameras allow us to shoot with a close up focus or macro setting but this can be quite tricky to get good results. This month lets see what you can do with any subject - flowers, insects, things - but they must be close-ups. Manipulation of image size in PP is also OK so even if your camera has no macro setting you can fudge a good result Same rules apply The Rules 1. Have Fun! 2. Cameras: No cameras with sensors larger than 1" No large format or camera typically requiring a tripod to use No interchangeable lens cameras No 35mm (D)SLRs or any camera weighing over 1 kg Cameras permitted (cameras listed as acceptable here supersede rules above) Fixed-lens 35mm and smaller-format film and digital rangefinder and viewfinder cameras Interchangeable or Fixed-lens 110 film SLRs and Pentax Q TLRs, 6x9, 6x7, 6x6 and 6x4.5 Medium Format "Folding", "Box", or "Holga-style" scale focus cameras (subject to 1 kg weight limitation) 3. Entries will close on Sept 30, 2012. Midnight. GMT. 4. Maximum image dimensions are 1024x768 (ish) pixels 5. Max of 3 image entries per person, from archives or fresh. Entries may be withdrawn or changed 6. List camera brand, model with entry for all to see, and exposure data would be nice. 7. Post processing is fine. 8. Contest winner determines the rules, selects theme, sets closing date and judges next competition 9. Have Fun! Anton

09-08-2012, 06:14 PM - 1 Like	#12
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Three from the GRD3, all taken at home, with sharpening and levels in PS to lift them a bit. 1) A pair of old garden gloves I havent put away yet. 2) The reflected base of a glass ornament, sitting on my iphone. 3) A view of Tom's nose, because he wouldnt look into the camera (I think he thinks its going to steal his soul) Last edited by kyteflyer; 03-09-2016 at 08:23 AM.

09-08-2012, 11:09 PM - 1 Like	#15
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Fun! Here are three from the Oly XZ-1, using its "super-macro" mode. The lens was almost touching the paper... Camera was sitting on my desk, the subject was leaned up against my keyboard, and the flashlight app of my Android phone served as a soft light for the two straight-on shots. Just held it up above while tripping the shutter. Bonus point for those who recognize the subject item Jim 100% crop from image, no PP was done otherwise: image resized to 900 px width, no other PP done: image resized to 900 px width, no other PP done:

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09-05-2012, 08:44 AM	#2
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	This sounds like a lot of fun! Also sounds like I need to get my W90 out of the shop and possibly additionally get my Optio A40's screen repaired.

09-05-2012, 08:58 AM	#3
Anton Magus Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 410 Original Poster	I hope so, Unixrevolution. Looking forward to your entries. I particularly wanted to try getting people out to take a few new pics rather than just scrolling through their archives. To me its taking the pic that adds to the fun.

09-07-2012, 09:48 PM - 2 Likes	#4
samtr87 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 246	Things found on my nightstand. Taken with a Canon PowerShot A620 and edited in LR3 1.) Sunglasses 2.) Cologne bottle 3.) Watch

09-08-2012, 02:05 AM	#5
Anton Magus Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 410 Original Poster	Right - we are away with three excellent submissions from samtr87. I really like the sunglasses image.

09-08-2012, 02:16 AM	#6
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Ohhh, closeup/macro yum! I'll be using my Ricoh GRD3

09-08-2012, 02:32 AM	#7
Anton Magus Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 410 Original Poster	Hi Kyteflyer - haven't heard from you for ages. Hope you are well and its good to have you back. I am really looking forward to your entries from the GRD3!

09-08-2012, 11:14 AM - 2 Likes	#8
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	More close-up than macro. There is even one I took today Wood Flower contre-jour Ornament All taken with Panasonic FX500 Sam, nice entries! The glasses are my favourite.

09-08-2012, 11:24 AM	#9
samtr87 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 246	Thanks guys!

09-08-2012, 11:32 AM	#10
Anton Magus Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 410 Original Poster	Three great entries, Bart. I think that image of the wood is wonderful - so gnarly and interesting.

09-08-2012, 12:44 PM	#11
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Thank you, Anton. That's the one from today

09-08-2012, 07:08 PM	#13
samtr87 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 246	I like the gloves, because if you hadn't said what they were, I would have never guessed.

09-08-2012, 09:26 PM	#14
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by Bart More close-up than macro. There is even one I took today Flower contre-jour My favourite... flowers with backlighting always look great! Originally posted by samtr87 I like the gloves, because if you hadn't said what they were, I would have never guessed. Thanks, Sam. I like yours also but probably the chanel best, followed by the specs, bit of a pest, you beat me to that one