Perspective of the camera
Perspective of the camera | ||
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Another important factor in macro photography is the perspective of the camera. Close-up pictures could be taken from a relative distance, even if that distance is only a few feet away, with a telephoto lens or long zoom setting. The same magnification can also be achieved by moving in close with a shorter lens. The same apparent perspective distortion that results from using a wide-angle lens close to a subject and the distance compression effects of a telephoto, apply to macro photography. So, if you have a choice of tele/wide-angle modes for macro photography, you'll want to choose your method carefully. Relatively flat subjects without a great deal of depth and those that can't be approached closely can be successfully photographed using a telephoto/macro setting. Subjects with a moderate amount of depth can be captured in wide-angle mode. If you find that a wide setting tends to introduce distortion, settle for a focal length somewhere in between wide and telephoto. The most important types of subjects affected by perspective concerns are tabletop setups such as architectural models and model railroad layouts. Use the right perspective, and your model may look like a full-scale subject. With the wrong perspective, the model looks exactly like what it is, a tiny mock-up. | ||