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How do you focus on a REALLY tiny head?

Oct 24, 2005

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    1. This is a suplication to those who know what they're talking about.

      I have this doll...and his head is approximately the size of my thumbnail. He has inset eyes, a propper faceup, he's fully ball-jointed - and I can't take any decent pictures of him because my camera SIMPLY WILL NOT FOCUS on something that small.

      So - help? I'm really not that experienced with photography - is there some trick you can use to get shots of soemthing that tiny? I mean - I've seen pretty detailed photographs of flowers and insects, so obviously it's possible - but maybe that requires special equipment?

      I have a digital camera - a Canon PowerShot A20. It's 2.1 mega pixels, with a 3x zoom lens...I don't actually know what any of that means, mind you, but...

      Well - anybody got any hints on taking photos of someone who fits neatly in your hand? His face is really delicate and intricate - and I can't get anything more than a blur :cry: It's driving me insane!!

      Please help?
      ~moomintroll~
       
      #1 moomintroll, Oct 24, 2005
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    2. Taking close up shots of subjects does require special equipment, yes. Or at least special settings depending on your digital camera. Macro is the term for the lenses/camera settings you need to get close up to a subject.

      If I recall, there's a settings button just below the display. It has a picture of a flower and a mountan. There should be a setting for macro in there. I'm pretty sure your camera has that setting. I've never actually worked with that particular camera before, however, so I can't say for certain. If it's not there, it might be in the menu, also.

      I hope this helps. ^^
       
      #2 Leigh, Oct 24, 2005
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    3. Yay! Found the flower button! (it's not every day you get to say that) I'll see if it helps next time we get any sun - thank you!!

      (is that a Corpse Bride avatar? *heart*)
       
      #3 moomintroll, Oct 24, 2005
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    4. Also, try posing him on something *like* a flower (a rose, maybe?), so that the camera will focus on the larger object with him against it . . . does that make sense?

      And yes, the Macro camera function does make a huge difference!!

      Good luck, and I want to see pics of this boy -- what type of doll is he?

      -- Andi <3
       
      #4 Ashbet, Oct 24, 2005
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    5. That too is a good idea - thank you! And actually, posing him on a flower is strangely appropriate - he's some kind of Fae - and he's a custom BJD (hence the absurd size ^^).

      As soon as I get that camera to focus - there will be pictures! (well - focus, and a nice sunny day for once :grin: )

      ~moomintroll~
       
      #5 moomintroll, Oct 24, 2005
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    6. Yes, it is a Corpse Bride avatar. I'm hopelessly addicted. ^^

      And I can't wait to see pictures!
       
      #6 Leigh, Oct 25, 2005
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    7. oh good!
      I just had my first disastrous photo session with abjd jewelry!
      I did try the flower camera setting, but not the mountain. so hopefully that will be better.
      I'm so glad this forum has answers for EVERYTHING ^-^.
       
      #7 Angel_lane, Dec 6, 2005
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