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Small sensor Powershot for macro photography

Started Dec 14, 2018 | Discussions thread
saaber1 Senior Member • Posts: 2,164
Re: Small sensor Powershot for macro photography
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Chaplain Mark wrote:

Geenine wrote:

Employer wants more DOF than a DSLR can give.

Not sure what you mean by more depth of field "than a DSLR can give?"

That statement for me does not make sense; could you please clarify?

Agree with Chaplain Mark.  The statement on it's own does not make sense.  Just assuming a smaller sensor camera will give better pictures due to increased DOF does not make sense on it's own. You may be better off changing your techniques with the DSLR to achieve greater depth of field vs. current techniques.

If you already have access to a DSLR, are you using a macro lens and have you shot at a small aperture?  Also, like someone said above, you may be looking at stacking images to get all of the object in focus.  You can use bellows or focusing rails for really precise shots for stacking.

If you are mainly going after ease of use, then a point and shoot with a good lens and short minimum focus may address that due to reduced complexity.  But keep in mind you still have to use the same techniques as a DSLR to get really good shots.

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