HIGH RESOLUTION MODE FOR MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY
BY OLYMPUS VISIONARY ALEX MCCLURE
High Resolution Mode allows your OM-D or PEN-F to fire eight sequential images in one second, while the sensor moves slightly. The camera then combines them into one image. Using
High Resolutuion Mode is a great way to get high quality macro images and also have the ability to zoom in or crop your photograph.
When I'm photographing with high resolution mode, I like to use:
- OM-D E-M1 Mark II or E-M5 Mark II
- M.Zuiko ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko ED 30mm F3.5 Macro or M. Zuiko ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO
- Tripod and focusing rail
- Remote Cable Release, like the RM-CB2 (for the E-M1 Mark II) or the RM-UC1 (for the E-M5 Mark II). Alternately, you can also use the O.I. Share app to trigger your camera.
OM-D E-M1 Mark II, M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro. f/8.0, 0.3 sec, ISO 200.
OM-D E-M1 Mark II, M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro. f/8.0, 0.3 sec, ISO 200.
Once you put camera on your tripod, you can get started shooting right away. I like to always shoot with my camera in Manual mode, which makes it easier for me to focus on the exact detail I want to highlight.
I will do a few test shots right away to check on my focus and lighting. Then I'll go into my Super Control Panel, and scroll down to the Shutter Speed menu. You can scroll all the way through to the High Resolution Mode icon and select this mode.
TOUGH TG-5
OM-D E-M1 Mark II, M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro. f/8.0, 0.5 sec, ISO 200.
You're now ready to go! It's really simple to use High Resolution Mode and experiment with macro photography.
ABOUT ALEX MCCLURE
Alex McClure, an avid photographer for over 30 years, joined the Olympus Trailblazer program in 2013. Alex works to achieve his stated goal to “make beautiful photographs that inspire and motivate people” through his nature, commercial and fine art photography.
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