Gold Ring

[gaffoora]

I have been trying to take the pics of the gold ring and had been unsuccessful each time.. I use a sony DSC-H50 and every time i use the macro setting and try to get the detail pic its always blurred.. Can u guys plz help me as to what setting can i use on my cam and how can the shot be improved...

[gaffoora]

can someone plz help me with the setting to take a macro photography... Well been waiting for the response for a long time and got nothing.....

[tingeliM]

If you'd add the EXIF info, it would be easier to help.

Did you use a flash? Some sort of bright reflection seems to be on the ring. A softer light could take that problem away (I'm not an expert in lighting issues though). Or one of those light boxes that you can either buy or make yourself.

I have the same camera as you. I have never tried shooting jewellery though. If it comes out blurry on macro setting...are you sure the camera focused correctly (you know, press the shutter halfway and you see the green brackets etc.)? Or maybe it's camera shake which can be reduced by using a tripod.

And as for waiting for long time for a response, you should be patient. Sometimes it takes a while

[gaffoora]

the EXIF info is

Make SONY
Model DSC-H50
Exposure Time 1/5 Sec
F Number F4.0
Exposure Program Shutter priority
Exposure Bias Value 1.7
Sensing Method Unknown
Shutter Speed Value None
ISO Speed Rating 400
Subject Distance Unknown
Metering Mode Pattern
Flash Reserved
Lens Focal Length 14.1mm
White Balance Auto white balance
DateTime Original 2009:12:06 07:09:25
EXIF Image Size(W*H) 3456 * 2592
Software Unknown
EXIF Version 221
F Number F4.0
Shutter Speed Value None
Aperture Value Unknown
Max Aperture Value 2.9
ISO Speed Rating 400
Brightness Value Unknown
Subject Distance Unknown
Metering Mode Pattern
Light Source Unknown
Flash Reserved
Lens Focal Length 14.1mm
Scene Capture Type Standard
White Balance Auto white balance
Components Configuration YCbCr
YCbCr Positioning co-sited
Color Space sRGB
Orientation upper left
DateTime Original 2009:12:06 07:09:25
DateTime Digitized 2009:12:06 07:09:25
EXIF Image Size(W*H) 3456 * 2592
Software Unknown
EXIF Version 221
User Comment Unknown
Maker Note Yes
Related Sound File None

[FocalFrenzy]

Using a tripod would definately help. As for the blownout highlights, I would suggest putting a small piece of white tissue paper over your flash. This will soften the light without leaving your shot underexposed. The tissue trick also helps when taking portraits while using your on-camera flash. It evens the light out, softens harsh shadows and also helps to eliminate red-eye. I still use my sony for a lot of shots, and the tissue tip (learned here), really helped.