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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;geekpryde, post: 1441747, member: 36248&quot;]Does it have a macro setting, usually represented by a flower symbol?&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; I would think this would force the camera into f8+.</p><p><br /></p><p>Alot of point-and-shoot cameras have a shutter release delay after you press the button, and this kills focus (your hands are moving/twitching) at low shutter speeds less than 1/250 or so and also you tend to miss the shot with moving objects.&nbsp;&nbsp; Since macro shots are so close to the subject, any tiny movement will kill focus.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>You might be able to go into a local camera store and get a few years old used dslr for super cheap, and it will give you all the options you could ever want.&nbsp; &nbsp; If that&#039;s just not feasible now, keep it in mind for the future.&nbsp; &nbsp; Since you will be in the hobby for a long time, it will be a worthy investment.&nbsp;&nbsp; You&#039;ll just have to skip a few coin purchases.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie7" alt=":p" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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