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The article deals with '''microphotography''', i.e. creating '''microphotos'''. | The article deals with '''microphotography''', i.e. creating '''microphotos'''. | ||
=Camera | =Taking the picture= | ||
==Camera settings== | |||
Exposure compensation: | Exposure compensation: | ||
*None. | *None. | ||
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*Normal. | *Normal. | ||
=Focusing= | ==Focusing== | ||
Setting live view: | Setting live view: | ||
*Rench (II). | *Rench (II). | ||
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Use the zoom button (on the camera): press twice to digitally magnify 10x. | Use the zoom button (on the camera): press twice to digitally magnify 10x. | ||
*Focus microscope as usual (@ 10x digital magnification). | *Focus microscope as usual (@ 10x digital magnification). | ||
Note: | |||
*Post-processing will not fix a blurry image. They way to get sharp images is take sharp pictures! | |||
==Composition== | |||
*The centre of interest, usually, should be at the centre. | |||
**An artsy look can be achieved by making use of the rule-of-thirds. | |||
***Rule-of-thirds: centre of interest is at one of the four intersects of the imaginary lines that divide the image into thirds. | |||
=Post-processing= | =Post-processing= | ||
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Image: | Image: | ||
*[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Focus_stacking_Tachinid_fly.jpg Example of focus stacking (WC)]. | *[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Focus_stacking_Tachinid_fly.jpg Example of focus stacking (WC)]. | ||
==Dirt and defects== | |||
*It is best to clean the slide. | |||
**''Photons are free... time is not.'' | |||
*Dirt and defects can be removed with the ''clone'' tool in GIMP. | |||
==Sharpening== | |||
*Images should be sharpened to enhance edges. | |||
**This is particularly important if the image is projected on a large screen and/or enlarged. | |||
**Over-sharpening makes images look like caricatures. | |||
*Sharpening should be the last step in post-processing. | |||
=See also= | =See also= | ||
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=References= | =References= | ||
{{reflist| | {{reflist|1}} | ||
=External links= | =External links= | ||