Expressing a closeup shot softly
E 30 mm F3.5 Macro (SEL30M35), 45 mm (35 mm equivalent), 1/13 sec., F4.5, ISO100
E 30mm F3.5 Macro (SEL30M35), 45mm (35mm equivalent), 1/25 sec., F3.5, ISO100
Setting tips
Set Focus Mode to AF-S. For Focus Area, choose Flexible Spot, which allows you to choose a specific point of focus within the frame. A small aperture value (wide aperture opening) defocuses the foreground and background to give the resulting picture a soft look.
Shooting tips
Shooting using a macro lens depicts a world, as seen in the photo above, that naked eyes cannot see. However, focusing is difficult when shooting with a macro lens, so it is important to steady the camera by supporting it with arms fixed, or by using a tripod.