Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro

I got a chance to play around with the Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens recently, and came to the realization that macro photography is tougher than it looks. With no depth of field at such close distances, it's imperative that you stop down...which in turn slows your shutter speed. A tripod is needed at the very least, and manual focus is advisable. Macro shooters know this, of course, but I'm usually late to any party.



It was the first time I've used "live view" on the 40D. Other than macro, I can't imagine using it again, really. Maybe for a portrait. To me it's a vestigial feature meant for marketing bullet points. Shooting macro on a tripod, however, it did come in handy.

G10 macro mode

The G10's macro mode is fun to play with. You're not going to get results like you would with a Canon 100/2.8 macro lens, but on the G10 it's a good way to trick the camera into blurring the background a little. At least if you're close enough.

I used the self timer and set the camera on the counter to snap these pics. The G10 does (by far) its best work when left in ISO 80. So check it out, your batteries and cat food can look this good with the G10's macro mode.