2 easy questions i can't find the answers to...

[jann1033]

1) what is the difference between "tele"macro and just normal macro

2) for flash what is "first" and "second" curtain and what would i use each for

Thanks

 

[Dan Murphy]

#2....http://hacks.oreilly.com/pub/h/1771

#1...Macro, at least on the 2S IS, is 3.9 in to 1.6 feet from lens. Tele, or super, is 0 to 3.9 in

 

[jann1033]

Thanks Dan,,,if i am correct don't you have the s2? if so any ideas why would you need the tele lens they sell as an add on? trying to figure out the benefit of that..one review mentioned it was "telemacro" but am confused since the super macro would be 0 already so how much could you get closer ( I'm evidently not understanding something right)

thanks for link ,will check that out

 

[boBQuincy]

Example of 2nd curtain flash:

Normal (1st curtain) would have the 'trails' in front of the car.


boB