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The article deals with '''microphotography''', i.e. creating '''microphotos'''.
The article deals with '''microphotography''', i.e. creating '''microphotos'''.  


=Camera mode (settings)=
=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|2}}
{{reflist|1}}


=External links=
=External links=
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