2 Responses to “Amazing Little Things”

• Rebecca says:
  

  I know this isn’t exactly bike related (well, maybe it is), but how do you get such nice crisp focus on your macro shots? You’re not carting a tripod around on your bike, are you?

  I cycle (a little) on my Bacchetta Cafe and takes photos (a little) with my Olympus E-500. I enjoy both aspects of your blog very much.

  Posted on 8.11.08 at 9:16 am
• Alan says:
  

  Hi Rebecca,

  “I know this isn’t exactly bike related (well, maybe it is), but how do you get such nice crisp focus on your macro shots? You’re not carting a tripod around on your bike, are you?”

  These recent shots are all hand held, though I do occasionally use the bike as a brace to steady the camera. I’ve considered carrying a small monopod, though I haven’t found it necessary so far.

  My camera is a Canon S3 IS. I’m no expert, but the S3′s image stabilization (IS) feature probably plays a role. I use spot metering/focus for still shots, and I always set the camera to ISO 80 which keeps the graininess to a minimum.

  Regards,
  Alan

  Posted on 8.11.08 at 9:40 am