A strict definition of macro is 1:1 or greater magnification. Most people
seem to use the terms interchangeably.

The 1:1 magnification referred to the image size on film vs. actual size. I
don't know how that works with APS sized sensors.

Tom Reese



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From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: What's the difference ...


> .. between a macro photo and a close-up photo?  Is there some point, some
> magnification, at which a close-up becomes a macro shot?
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> Shel
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