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Canon G7X macro really bad

Started Mar 11, 2015 | Questions thread
Donthuis
Donthuis Regular Member • Posts: 139
Re: Canon G7X macro really bad
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Jerrich wrote:

Those are ye olde phonograph needles from yesteryear.

JR

All shot at longest, 100mm equivalent focal length. In analogue times special macro lenses came either in 50mm, or in the 90-100mm range for a higher distance from the subject and avoid disturbing subjects like insects and the like. But with apertures around 3,5 usually and optimised towards highly stopping down and still with a fine bokey thanks to as rounded as possible aperture systems.

Since the G7X already performs well on the 100mm position at 2,8 at least on paper it is a more capable macro instrument IMHO. Unless you want to reach 1:1 images of of course! Indeed I tried at first how nearby my G7X worked OK and 1:1 is definitely out of range for this one

These pictures show there is nothing wrong with G7X, unless you desire a higher DOF. Then a camera with a much smaller sensor such as the older 1 /1.7 types (new Fuji X30 included) are easier.
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Longterm photographer from way back in the 50's via analog SLR's, three generations of video equipment towards present 2 high end compacts both with (F)HD-video included.

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