Need help with close up shots of finds

[Mike in Texas]

I have a Kodak Z740 camera and I cannot get good close up shot of my finds they will not Auto focus. Any suggestions?

 

[Tom/Cocoa]

I just looked up your camera and it will focus as close as 12 cm. Not sure how many inches but I would back off until it's clear take a picture and do a major crop. That will make it look closer than it actually is.
Hope this helped... here is a web site with specks of your camera.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Kodak/kodak_z740.asp

 

[Mike in Texas]

Thanks... even when I go to macro (which is the pic I posted) it comes out blurry.

Mike

 

[Tom/Cocoa]

If you are within the focus range then either it's camera shake or there is a problem with your camera...Sorry I couldn't help.
HH Tom

 

[Mike in Texas]

Ok, Thanks Tom, since your email I have been playing with the camera and this is what I came up with.

 

[Tom/Cocoa]

n/t

 

[Tseeker]

I have no experience beyond simple disposable cameras, and would like to know where I can get reliable beginners info on cameras, multifunction printers as required. software, techniques etc. I would like to learn how to post photos on the forum and do youtube type videos as well. Thanks.