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I love macro photography, so when I was deciding whether or not to buy the TZ3, I was a little concerned that the closest macro distance is 5cms. Having previoulsy owned cameras in the Ricoh Caplio R series, which focus as close as 1cm, I didn't think I would be satisfied with a camera that couldn't get that close.

I needn't have worried! Today I tried shots of some peonies using macro, and Tele Macro in macro and iISO modes. Out of the 40+ shots I took, only one was out of focus.

Here are some of my favourites:







Linda
 
Linda, you got some very nice macros there. The mor you use the TZ3, the mor you will really come to appreciate all of the useful features Panny has put into this model.

Question for you though: Are you purposely removing the EXIF info from your photos or is one of your sw prog's doing that unbeknownst to you.

Regards,

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Andy
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Charandane said:
Linda, you got some very nice macros there. The mor you use the
TZ3, the mor you will really come to appreciate all of the useful
features Panny has put into this model.
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Thanks Andy,

I've only had it for a couple of weeks or so and I'm still playing with all the modes and features, some of which I haven't tried as yet. The more I learn, the more this excellent camera delights me!
Charandane said:
Question for you though: Are you purposely removing the EXIF info
from your photos or is one of your sw prog's doing that unbeknownst
to you.
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No, I'm not removing the EXIF. It's strange that it isn't here as it's showing in the Piscasa web album. I used -0.03 EV for most shots, though not the first one as that was taken indoors. They're all 100 ISO.

Best wishes,
Linda
 
These are very beautiful. If you really like macros Bob Frank made an adapter out of an aersol can lid and an old filter that can hold a close up lens. I copied it and made my own for the TZ3. My gallery from London has a bunch of flower macros with a close up lens. I will go back and find the thread with pictures of the set up if you are interested.
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terry
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Linda...are you by any chance using the "Safe for web" command in an Adobe product before you post your photos? That command is known for removing all EXIF info.

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Andy
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TEBnewyork said:
These are very beautiful.
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Thanks Terry!
TEBnewyork said:
If you really like macros Bob Frank made
an adapter out of an aersol can lid and an old filter that can hold
a close up lens. I copied it and made my own for the TZ3. My
gallery from London has a bunch of flower macros with a close up
lens. I will go back and find the thread with pictures of the set
up if you are interested.
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I had a look at your gallery. You've got some really beautiful photos there. I'm not sure about a close up lens. I wouldn't know what to get, where to get it from, or how much it might cost. Thanks for telling me about the adapter though.

Best wishes,
Linda
 
Charandane said:
Linda...are you by any chance using the "Safe for web" command in
an Adobe product before you post your photos? That command is known
for removing all EXIF info.
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Hi Andy,

No, I don't have an Adobe product. All I can think is that I did a small amount of PP using Picasa2 (sorry Eric!), then uploaded from there to Picasa web albums. Could that have removed the EXIF?

Best wishes,
Linda
 
That's possible but I am not familiar with what Picasa does to EXIF. I use mostly Photoshop.
I'm sure someone on here will know.

Regards,
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Andy
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These are beautiful, Linda!! Before joining these forums, I had no idea I would love photos of flowers as much as I do. And I'm always especially grateful for macro photos that aren't of bugs! :-)

Thanks for sharing!!

Resa
 
Resa ...

What's the situation ? .. my Router is playing up and I'm not getting half the stuff I should do .. so in the dark about the ACD thingie ..

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eric-UK
I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.

 
I emailed you directly several hours ago, based on the other thread... I'm guessing you didn't get it? EEK!!! I'l try resending, but I said this:

Hi, Eric!

Thanks so much for your infinite patience with walking me through all
this - I find the tutorials and advice invaluable!!

I've followed your steps to get ACDSee to show what you suggested, and
it is now MUCH easier to navigate - all those additional panes were
getting quite confusing. I've always just kept all images in a folder,
and tried to name them something that would allow easy (HA!) retrieval -
I can tell this is like having indoor lighting - SO much easier!

Thanks!

Resa
 
ericN2 said:
Resa ...
What's the situation ? .. my Router is playing up and I'm not
getting half the stuff I should do .. so in the dark about the ACD
thingie ..
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Hi Eric,

Have you posted on the wrong thread?

Linda
 
Yes - got that one ...TWICE .. but didn't you get the hasty note I sent in reply ...things to do ...??
Time of day fast running out here ...

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eric-UK
I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.

 
Linda -
No..sorry to intrude but trying desperately toi get a message to Resa...

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eric-UK
I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.

 
SerendipVT said:
These are beautiful, Linda!! Before joining these forums, I had no
idea I would love photos of flowers as much as I do. And I'm always
especially grateful for macro photos that aren't of bugs! :-)

Thanks for sharing!!

Resa
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Hi Resa,

Thank you! Flower pics are lovely aren't they? I always enjoy taking flower macros.

Best wishes,
Linda
 
ericN2 said:
Linda -
No..sorry to intrude but trying desperately toi get a message to
Resa...
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Please don't apologise Eric! You're welcome on my threads any time!

Best wishes,
Linda
 
Charandane said:
Linda...are you by any chance using the "Safe for web" command in
an Adobe product before you post your photos? That command is known
for removing all EXIF info.

Regards,
--
Andy
FCAS Member
Pbase Supporter

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Ah, didn't know that. So instead of saving for web should you instead resize your image and save as a jpeg instead to keep the EXIF info? Also do you know why you do not see all the EXIF data within PS, but can see it via an external EXIF viewer? Some items are not viewable in PS.
 
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